How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Scottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Scottsville, KY is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Scottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Scottsville.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scottsville Road
15.2 mi · 18 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bowling Green Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gallatin Road
1723 ft · 29 sec · Gallatin Road
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Continue on Smiths Grove Road
109 m · 6 sec · Smiths Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smiths Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Scottsville.
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.
Russellville Road
Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Scottsville?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Hopkinsville and 42.1 miles from Scottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Scottsville. Straight-line distance: 72.36 mi (116.46 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsville (-86.19054, 36.75338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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