How far is Oak Grove, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.62 mi
00h 20m
Flight
14.11 mi
22.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-17T13:02
Arrive Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pembroke
KY

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

From Oak Grove
8.8 mi
00h 10m
To Hopkinsville
8.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Oak Grove and Hopkinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Hopkinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    2379 ft · 41 sec · McLean Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 169 North
8.85 mi · 50%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
7.17 mi · 41%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi · 4%
McLean Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
US 68
0.38 mi · 2%
Bethel Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 169 North

Continue straight

8.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 10m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Oak Grove and 8.8 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

27 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

68 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Nashville, TN

87 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Paducah, KY

113 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.71 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Hopkinsville. The current time is 13:02:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.