Birmingham, Alabama to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

234.4 miles 377.2 km · straight line
293 miles estimated 471.5 km · driving distance
5h 54min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Hopkinsville is 234.4 miles (377.2 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located N of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 293 miles, taking about 5h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Hopkinsville in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Hopkinsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 54min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 5min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 36min $35–$103* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Hopkinsville

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°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 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 106.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients