How far is Jamestown, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Jamestown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.18 mi
02h 56m
Flight
134.37 mi
216.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.18 mi
Kilometers
249.74 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakland
KY

City in Warren County, Kentucky, USA

From Jamestown
77.5 mi
01h 28m
To Hopkinsville
77.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit left toward US 127: Russell Springs, Jamestown

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cumberland Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
62.1 mi · 40%
Hopkinsville Road
34.3 mi · 22%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 14%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 8%
Russellville Road
8.24 mi · 5%
I 165
5.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

61.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 28m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Jamestown and 77.7 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

109 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

114 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

116 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.37 mi (216.24 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-85.06301, 36.98479)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Hopkinsville. The current time is 00:51:42.

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.