Current Date And Time In Dawson Springs, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:29:58 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,737
District: Hopkins County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Dawson Springs in Kentucky, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Dawson Springs.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Dawson Springs from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kentucky |
| District | Hopkins County |
| Total Population | 2,737 |
| Land Area | 10.18 km² |
| Population Density | 268.86 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 37.1673° N |
| Center Longitude | -87.6925° E |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Kentucky | #144 of 377 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cadiz | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clay | 22 | 36 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Crofton | 14 | 23 | 12 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Dixon | 24 | 39 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Earlington | 12 | 20 | 11 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eddyville | 22 | 35 | 19 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hanson | 21 | 34 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Hopkinsville | 24 | 38 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Madisonville | 15 | 25 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Marion | 24 | 39 | 21 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Mortons Gap | 13 | 21 | 11 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Nebo | 15 | 24 | 13 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Nortonville | 13 | 21 | 12 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Pembroke | 33 | 53 | 29 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Princeton | 11 | 18 | 10 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kentucky (home state of Dawson Springs), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alabama | 409 | 659 | 356 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Georgia | 400 | 644 | 347 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 335 | 540 | 291 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 200 | 323 | 174 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mississippi | 477 | 768 | 414 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 324 | 521 | 281 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 193 | 310 | 167 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| South Carolina | 327 | 526 | 284 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Tennessee | 205 | 330 | 178 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Virginia | 308 | 496 | 268 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dawson Springs's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Dawson Springs. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kentucky, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dawson Springs (You) | Kentucky | 2,737 | — | — |
| Princeton | Kentucky | 6,174 | 18.0 | WSW |
| Earlington | Kentucky | 1,395 | 19.9 | NE |
| Mortons Gap | Kentucky | 852 | 20.7 | ENE |
| Nortonville | Kentucky | 1,190 | 21.4 | E |
| Crofton | Kentucky | 754 | 22.7 | SE |
| Nebo | Kentucky | 231 | 24.5 | N |
| Madisonville | Kentucky | 19,539 | 24.8 | NE |
| Providence | Kentucky | 3,065 | 26.3 | NNW |
| White Plains | Kentucky | 872 | 27.4 | E |
| Hanson | Kentucky | 736 | 33.5 | NE |
How does Dawson Springs rank within Kentucky? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Dawson Springs appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Louisville | 624,444 |
| Lexington | 320,347 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 |
| Meads | 288,649 |
| Bowling Green | 63,616 |
| Owensboro | 59,042 |
| Covington | 40,997 |
| Richmond | 33,533 |
| Georgetown | 32,356 |
| Florence | 32,227 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Lexington | 739.57 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 739.57 |
| Louisville | 171.70 |
| Bowling Green | 99.93 |
| Hopkinsville | 82.16 |
| Elizabethtown | 71.81 |
| Richmond | 60.00 |
| Maysville | 55.32 |
| Pikeville | 54.57 |
| Paducah | 53.42 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Louisville | 3,636.83 |
| Knottsville | 3,483.33 |
| Parkway Village | 2,891.30 |
| Strathmoor Village | 2,455.56 |
| Bellevue | 2,434.71 |
| Wellington | 2,412.50 |
| Worthington Hills | 2,337.50 |
| Westwood | 2,100.00 |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 2,082.22 |
| Langdon Place | 2,018.75 |
Owensboro Daviess County Airport IATA: OWB 79 km (49 mi) from Dawson Springs |
Dawson Springs sits inside Kentucky, United States and ranks #144 of 377 cities in Kentucky by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Dawson Springs and the countries closest to Dawson Springs by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Dawson Springs, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Dawson Springs at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kentucky, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dawson Springs — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Dawson Springs table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kentucky by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Dawson Springs and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Dawson Springs map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Dawson Springs will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Dawson Springs to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Dawson Springs. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kentucky city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Dawson Springs ranks #144 of 377 cities in Kentucky by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Dawson Springs is Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), about 79 km (49 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.