How far is Somerset, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Somerset, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Hopkinsville.
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Start on the route
18 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
58 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street
1045 ft · 21 sec · West Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
107 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1276 ft · 26 sec · Ohio Street
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Continue on Ogden Street
1604 ft · 32 sec · Ogden Street
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Turn right onto Clifty Street
110 m · 9 sec · Clifty Street
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 31 min
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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 Somerset 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.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Somerset and 91.8 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Somerset and Hopkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 160.11 mi (257.68 km).
#1 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
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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