How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Shepherdsville.
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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
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 480
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 480
67 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Grove Road
2170 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Continue on Cedar Grove Road
2408 ft · 48 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Preston Highway South
2496 ft · 51 sec · Old Preston Highway South
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Turn right onto Preston Highway
854 ft · 14 sec · Preston Highway
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Continue on South Buckman Street
995 ft · 19 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Shepherdsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 75.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 75.6 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Shepherdsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 124.52 mi (200.4 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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