How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Pioneer Village, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Pioneer Village, KY is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.55 mi
02h 54m
Flight
129.26 mi
208.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.26 mi
Kilometers
208.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.56 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
78.7 mi
01h 27m
To Pioneer Village
78.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Pioneer Village.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1526

    97 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto John Harper Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John Harper Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Preston Highway

    2514 ft · 52 sec · North Preston Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    555 ft · 27 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    130 m · 24 sec · Stratford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Worth Avenue

    939 ft · 41 sec · Worth Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 62%
I 65 North
30.6 mi · 19%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 16%
John Harper Highway
1.32 mi · 1%
West 9th Street
0.65 mi
Elizabethtown
0.49 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 27m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pioneer Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Pioneer Village?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 78.8 miles from Pioneer Village.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pioneer Village.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Pioneer Village. Straight-line distance: 129.26 mi (208.02 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Pioneer Village

#2 Pioneer Village

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,978
Coordinates38.0606200, -85.6777400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Pioneer Village (-85.67774, 38.06062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Pioneer Village, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 08:45:48, although it is 09:45:48 in Pioneer Village.

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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.