How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Owingsville, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
255.89 mi
04h 46m
Flight
222.56 mi
358.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.56 mi
Kilometers
358.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.89 mi
Kilometers
411.81 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-17T22:03
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
7:28 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
127.8 mi
02h 23m
To Owingsville
128.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Owingsville.

  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

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  25. 25

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 38%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 28%
I 64 East
40.1 mi · 16%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 10%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 2%
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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
222.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 23m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Owingsville?

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Hopkinsville and 128.1 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 222.56 mi (358.18 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Owingsville

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.18 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.10
18.06 gal · 68.36 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.05 $68.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.81
Premium $4.65 $42.03 $84.05
Diesel $5.30 $47.90 $95.79

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Owingsville, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 22:03:25, although it is 23:03:25 in Owingsville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.