How far is Pikeville, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Pikeville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
349.76 mi
05h 28m
Flight
276.98 mi
445.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.98 mi
Kilometers
445.76 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.76 mi
Kilometers
562.88 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Thu, May 7, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in Pikeville
Thu, May 7, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikeville
2026-05-07T11:19
Arrive Hopkinsville
Thu, May 7, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikeville
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
Science Hill
KY

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

From Pikeville
162.9 mi
02h 44m
To Hopkinsville
186.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    35 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caroline Avenue

    79 m · 13 sec · Caroline Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hambley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Loraine Street

    1017 ft · 24 sec · Loraine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail

    2067 ft · 35 sec · North Mayo Trail

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    902 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hindman Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Hindman Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 80

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Martin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

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

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

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

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
12 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
Hal Rogers Parkway
94.2 mi · 27%
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 25%
Hopkinsville Road
34.3 mi · 10%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 6%
Martin Road
15.9 mi · 5%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway

94.2 mi · 01h 50m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Science Hill
02h 44m from Pikeville
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Pikeville and Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pikeville to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Science Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Pikeville and 186.8 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.53 one way or $93.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Pikeville and Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 276.98 mi (445.76 km).

Pikeville

#1 Pikeville

City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky

Population6,432
Coordinates37.4792700, -82.5187600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-82.518833, 37.47929)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.72 L · about $46.53
Round trip
$93.07
24.68 gal · 93.44 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.53 $93.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.48 $104.96
Premium $4.65 $57.43 $114.86
Diesel $5.30 $65.45 $130.90

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pikeville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Pikeville is 11:19:54, although it is 10:19:54 in Hopkinsville.

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.