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

The driving distance from Silver Grove, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 274 miles (440.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.97 mi
05h 10m
Flight
225.81 mi
363.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.97 mi
Kilometers
440.91 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Silver Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Grove
2026-04-15T23:43
Arrive Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Grove
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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Silver Grove
136.9 mi
02h 35m
To Hopkinsville
137.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Four Mile Road

    764 ft · 32 sec · Four Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mary Ingles Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mary Ingles Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Industrial Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alexandria Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alexandria Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 West: Airport

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

    936 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

    963 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Grove 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 36%
I 71 South
83.9 mi · 31%
I 65 South
39.7 mi · 14%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Highway
8.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
02h 35m from Silver Grove
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Grove 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 Silver Grove to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 274 miles (440.9 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Silver Grove and 137.1 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Grove and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 225.81 mi (363.4 km).

Silver Grove

#1 Silver Grove

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates39.0345100, -84.3902200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Grove (-84.39022, 39.03451)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.6 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.93
19.34 gal · 73.2 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.47 $72.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.13 $82.25
Premium $4.65 $45.00 $90.01
Diesel $5.30 $51.29 $102.58

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Silver Grove, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Silver Grove is 23:43:49, although it is 22:43:49 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.