How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Worthington Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Worthington Hills, KY is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
181.17 mi
03h 22m
Flight
146.66 mi
236.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.66 mi
Kilometers
236.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.17 mi
Kilometers
291.56 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-19T05:53
Arrive Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
10:14 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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
90.5 mi
01h 41m
To Worthington Hills
90.6 mi
01h 41m

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

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.1 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    3124 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northumberland Drive

    1317 ft · 1 min · Northumberland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive

    774 ft · 36 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pulaski Court

    100 m · 19 sec · Pulaski Court

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jonel Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Jonel Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jonel Court

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 54%
I 65 North
34 mi · 19%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 14%
Gene Snyder Freeway
19.4 mi · 11%
Westport Road
1.1 mi · 1%
La Grange Road
0.73 mi
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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 41m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 90.6 miles from Worthington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 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 Hills, 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 Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Worthington Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Worthington Hills. Straight-line distance: 146.66 mi (236.03 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Worthington Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,555
Coordinates38.3089600, -85.5269000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Worthington Hills (-85.5269, 38.30896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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 Hills, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 05:53:13, although it is 06:53:13 in Worthington Hills.

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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.