How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Worthington, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Worthington, KY is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.33 mi
06h 08m
Flight
285.28 mi
459.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.28 mi
Kilometers
459.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.33 mi
Kilometers
531.62 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-19T07:19
Arrive Worthington
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Hopkinsville
165 mi
03h 04m
To Worthington
165.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Industrial Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto US Highway 23

    3.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pond Run Road

    926 ft · 27 sec · Pond Run Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pond Run Road

    1888 ft · 38 sec · Pond Run Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    1122 ft · 25 sec · Stewart Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    141 m · 22 sec · Allen Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fisher Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Fisher Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fisher Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 30%
I 64 East
97.6 mi · 30%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 21%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 8%
Industrial Parkway
13.7 mi · 4%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
285.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
03h 04m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Rain Showers Likely near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Hopkinsville and 165.3 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hopkinsville and Rain Showers Likely near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 285.28 mi (459.12 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Worthington

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,488
Coordinates38.5484100, -82.7243300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Worthington (-82.72433, 38.54841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.12 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.94
23.32 gal · 88.24 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.97 $87.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.59 $99.18
Premium $4.65 $54.27 $108.53
Diesel $5.30 $61.84 $123.69

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Worthington, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 07:19:59, although it is 08:19:59 in Worthington.

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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.