How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Silver Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Silver Grove, KY is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
273.2 mi
05h 07m
Flight
225.81 mi
363.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.2 mi
Kilometers
439.68 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Silver Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 2:07 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
6:46 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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
136.5 mi
02h 33m
To Silver Grove
136.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Silver Grove.

  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

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Alexandria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Alexandria Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Alexandria Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Industrial Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mary Ingles Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mary Ingles Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Four Mile Road

    764 ft · 28 sec · Four Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 36%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 26%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 14%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 9%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 4%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
02h 33m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Silver Grove?

The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 136.7 miles from Silver Grove.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Silver Grove. Straight-line distance: 225.81 mi (363.4 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Silver Grove

#2 Silver Grove

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates39.0345100, -84.3902200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Silver Grove (-84.39022, 39.03451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.49 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.70
19.28 gal · 72.98 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.35 $72.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.65 $44.86 $89.73
Diesel $5.30 $51.13 $102.26

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Silver Grove, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 00:20:55, although it is 01:20:55 in Silver Grove.

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.