How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Williamstown, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Williamstown, KY is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.81 mi
04h 38m
Flight
201.55 mi
324.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.55 mi
Kilometers
324.37 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.81 mi
Kilometers
398.81 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Tue, Apr 28, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-28T07:47
Arrive Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
7:42 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

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
123.8 mi
02h 19m
To Williamstown
124 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Williamstown.

  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

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Troy Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Troy Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    3039 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    144 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Versailles Road

    2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Winter Street

    1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Midway Road

    2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle

    1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle

  30. 30

    Continue on McClelland Circle

    2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle

    56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle

    4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle

  33. 33

    Continue on Cherry Blossom Way

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way

  34. 34

    Take the exit left toward I 75 North

    2670 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown

    1420 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North Main Street

    566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 40%
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 27%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 10%
I 75 North
24.8 mi · 10%
McClelland Circle
6.94 mi · 3%
Midway Road
6.3 mi · 3%
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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 19m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Williamstown?

The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Hopkinsville and 124 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 201.55 mi (324.37 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.1 L · about $32.96
Round trip
$65.92
17.48 gal · 66.2 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.96 $65.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.17 $74.34
Premium $4.65 $40.68 $81.35
Diesel $5.30 $46.36 $92.71

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Williamstown, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 07:47:26, although it is 08:47:26 in Williamstown.

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.