How far is Newburg, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Newburg, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
165.8 mi
02h 35m
Flight
134.43 mi
216.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.43 mi
Kilometers
216.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.8 mi
Kilometers
266.83 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, May 30, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Newburg
Sat, May 30, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburg
2026-05-30T12:26
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, May 30, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburg
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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Newburg
82.3 mi
01h 17m
To Hopkinsville
83.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Newburg and Hopkinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Level Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Poplar Level Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shepherdsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shepherdsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Outer Loop

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Elizabethtown, Nashville

    3120 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

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

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

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

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburg 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 59%
I 65 South
35.2 mi · 21%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 15%
Outer Loop
2.85 mi · 2%
Shepherdsville Road
1.49 mi · 1%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 17m from Newburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newburg 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 Newburg to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Newburg and 83.5 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburg and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 134.43 mi (216.35 km).

Newburg

#1 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Level Road (-85.659688, 38.160123)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 Newburg, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Newburg is 12:26:01, although it is 11:26:01 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.