How far is Morgantown, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Morgantown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Hopkinsville.
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Start on North Main Street
32 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West G L Smith Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · West G L Smith Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
2144 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Paducah
1732 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
38.6 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
86 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Bethel Street
92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Hopkinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
38.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Morgantown to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Morgantown and 39.8 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morehead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 51.01 mi (82.09 km).
#1 Morgantown
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.2256000, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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