Franklin, Tennessee to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.6 miles 118.5 km · straight line
92 miles estimated 148.1 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Hopkinsville is 73.6 miles (118.5 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located NNW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee and Hopkinsville in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Tennessee 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.

How to Get from Franklin, Tennessee to Hopkinsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Hopkinsville

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Hopkinsville
36.87°N, 87.49°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 338.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients