Ames to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ames from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Ames to Hopkinsville is 483.9 miles (778.8 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located SE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.7 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa and Hopkinsville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames and Hopkinsville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.