How far is Northfield, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Northfield, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Hopkinsville.
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Start on Stannye Court
84 m · 14 sec · Stannye Court
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Turn right onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 34 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
656 ft · 26 sec · Newmarket Drive
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Turn right onto Harwood Road
96 m · 14 sec · Harwood Road
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Continue on Northfield Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Northfield Drive
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Continue on Northfield Drive
128 m · 20 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
892 ft · 32 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 264 West
1627 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Northfield 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
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Northfield and 87.8 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Northfield 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 Northfield and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 141.09 mi (227.07 km).
#1 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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