How far is Worthington, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Worthington, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.53 mi
06h 07m
Flight
285.28 mi
459.12 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Worthington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.28 mi
Kilometers
459.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.53 mi
Kilometers
530.32 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM CDT
Return by in Worthington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Worthington
164.5 mi
03h 03m
To Hopkinsville
165 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fisher Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Fisher Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    141 m · 26 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    932 ft · 19 sec · Stewart Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pond Run Road

    1888 ft · 39 sec · Pond Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pond Run Road

    879 ft · 22 sec · Pond Run Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 23

    3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    14 mi · 16 min · Industrial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
111 mi · 34%
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 30%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 22%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 8%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
285.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
03h 03m from Worthington
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worthington and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.3 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Worthington and 165 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.86 one way or $87.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worthington and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 285.28 mi (459.12 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,488
Coordinates38.5484100, -82.7243300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington (-82.72433, 38.54841)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.02 L · about $43.86
Round trip
$87.71
23.26 gal · 88.04 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.86 $87.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.46 $98.92
Premium $4.65 $54.13 $108.25
Diesel $5.30 $61.69 $123.37

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Worthington, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Worthington is 06:53:08, although it is 05:53:08 in Hopkinsville.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.