How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Oldham County, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Oldham County, KY is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.03 mi
03h 33m
Flight
154.03 mi
247.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.03 mi
Kilometers
247.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.03 mi
Kilometers
304.22 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Tue, Jul 28, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-07-28T07:09
Arrive Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
94.4 mi
01h 46m
To Oldham County
94.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Oldham County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Oldham County.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    816 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    3124 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  16. 16

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road

  20. 20

    Continue on W Highway 146

    1.1 mi · 2 min · W Highway 146

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Margate Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Margate Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Margate Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Oldham County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 52%
I 65 North
34 mi · 18%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 13%
Gene Snyder Freeway
19.4 mi · 10%
Lagrange Road
5.47 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 46m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Oldham County?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Hopkinsville and 94.6 miles from Oldham County.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Oldham County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkinsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leitchfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leitchfield.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Oldham County. Straight-line distance: 154.03 mi (247.88 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Oldham County

#2 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Oldham County (-85.44837, 38.39944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Jul 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Oldham County, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 07:09:42, although it is 08:09:42 in Oldham County.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.