How far is North Corbin, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from North Corbin, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.2 mi
04h 15m
Flight
187.82 mi
302.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.82 mi
Kilometers
302.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.2 mi
Kilometers
359.21 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in North Corbin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Corbin
2026-04-17T15:31
Arrive Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Corbin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edmonton
KY

City in Kentucky, U.

From North Corbin
111.5 mi
02h 07m
To Hopkinsville
111.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin and Hopkinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dixie Highway

    783 ft · 14 sec · West Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

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

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Corbin 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 39%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 15%
Hopkinsville Road
34.3 mi · 15%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 10%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 6%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
02h 07m from North Corbin
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Corbin 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 North Corbin to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from North Corbin and 111.8 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Corbin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Corbin and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 187.82 mi (302.26 km).

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#1 North Corbin

City in Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,773
Coordinates36.9606400, -84.0932600
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: North Corbin (-84.09326, 36.96064)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Corbin, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in North Corbin is 15:31:22, although it is 14:31:22 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.