How far is Owingsville, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Owingsville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owingsville and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owingsville and Hopkinsville.
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Start on East Main Street
4 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Slate Avenue
2863 ft · 57 sec · Slate Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 36
1.2 km · 1 min · East Highway 36
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Take the ramp slight right
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 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 Owingsville 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Owingsville 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 Owingsville to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Owingsville and 127.8 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Owingsville and Hopkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Owingsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owingsville and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 222.56 mi (358.18 km).
#1 Owingsville
City in Bath County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,564 |
| Coordinates | 38.1448000, -83.7640800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
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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