How far is La Grange, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from La Grange, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.42 mi
02h 53m
Flight
157.18 mi
252.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.18 mi
Kilometers
252.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.42 mi
Kilometers
311.28 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, May 30, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, May 30, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-05-30T17:20
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, May 30, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
9:30 PM EDT
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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From La Grange
96.3 mi
01h 26m
To Hopkinsville
97.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Hopkinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    1503 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1066 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

    936 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

    963 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 51%
I 65 South
39.7 mi · 21%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 13%
South 1st Street
16.8 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 5%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 26m from La Grange
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from La Grange and 97.1 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

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 La Grange and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 157.18 mi (252.96 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-85.378831, 38.407569)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Grange, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in La Grange is 17:20:54, although it is 16:20:54 in Hopkinsville.

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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.