How far is Radcliff, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.62 mi
02h 08m
Flight
108.21 mi
174.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.21 mi
Kilometers
174.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.62 mi
Kilometers
219.87 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Thu, May 21, 3:52 PM CDT
Return by in Radcliff
Thu, May 21, 7:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-05-21T14:44
Arrive Hopkinsville
Thu, May 21, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radcliff
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Beaver Dam
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Radcliff
68.6 mi
01h 04m
To Hopkinsville
68 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Elm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 37 sec · North Woodland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    2156 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Radcliff 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.5 mi · 71%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 18%
South Dixie Boulevard
5.17 mi · 4%
North Dixie Highway
3.77 mi · 3%
Elizabethtown Bypass
3.24 mi · 2%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

97.5 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
01h 04m from Radcliff
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Radcliff and Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Radcliff and 68 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Radcliff and Chance Rain Showers near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

54 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

88 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.14 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 21, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Radcliff, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Radcliff is 14:44:06, although it is 13:44:06 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.