How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Valley Station, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Valley Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Valley Station.
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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
96.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2579 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on Dixie Highway North
20.1 mi · 26 min · Dixie Highway North
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Turn left onto Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Valley Station.
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
96.9 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Rain Showers Likely near Valley Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Valley Station?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Hopkinsville and 79.3 miles from Valley Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Valley Station, 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 Rain Showers Likely near Valley Station.
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 Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 123.7 mi (199.08 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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