How far is Lewisport, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Lewisport, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.06 mi
01h 59m
Flight
80.78 mi
130 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.78 mi
Kilometers
130 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.06 mi
Kilometers
162.64 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisport
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisport
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
South Carrollton
KY

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

From Lewisport
50.6 mi
00h 59m
To Hopkinsville
50.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Lewisport and Hopkinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pell Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Pell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South, KY 2831 North

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Frederica Street

    29.3 mi · 35 min · Frederica Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1116 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frederica Street
29.3 mi · 29%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 25%
Western Kentucky Parkway
19.6 mi · 19%
4th Street
10.3 mi · 10%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
McLean Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Frederica Street

Turn left onto Frederica Street

29.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Carrollton
00h 59m from Lewisport
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewisport 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 Lewisport to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

South Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Lewisport and 50.5 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Carrollton

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

31 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

80 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisport and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130 km).

Lewisport

#1 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 Lewisport and Hopkinsville. The current time is 00:51:44.

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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.