How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Morehead, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Morehead, KY is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Morehead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Morehead.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 181: Greenville, Sacramento
2452 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1736 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto St-1067
51 m · 14 sec · St-1067
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Turn left onto St-1065
1.6 km · 4 min · St-1065
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Turn right onto St-1047
1.3 km · 3 min · St-1047
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Turn left onto St-1131
118 m · 18 sec · St-1131
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Turn left onto St-1122
2638 ft · 2 min · St-1122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St-1122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Morehead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McLean Avenue
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morehead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Morehead?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nortonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 21.5 miles from Morehead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morehead.
Stop Ideas Near Nortonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Morehead. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 37.2711500, -87.1763800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehead (-87.17638, 37.27115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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