How far is Sturgis, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Sturgis, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.73 mi
01h 31m
Flight
54.31 mi
87.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.73 mi
Kilometers
115.44 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Fri, Apr 17, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-17T14:31
Arrive Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
9:30 PM CDT
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
Madisonville
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Sturgis
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Hopkinsville
35.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Island Ford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 169 South
25.4 mi · 35%
Island Ford Road
10.1 mi · 14%
North Broadway
5.13 mi · 7%
5th Street
4.23 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.66 mi · 1%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 169 South

Continue straight

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
00h 45m from Sturgis
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturgis 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 Sturgis to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Sturgis and 35.9 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

6 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

89 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

100 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 54.31 mi (87.41 km).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

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

Population1,792
Coordinates37.5467100, -87.9839100
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-87.98391, 37.54671)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturgis and Hopkinsville. The current time is 14:31:46.

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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.