Burlington, Iowa to Hopkinsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.9 miles 538.9 km · straight line
401.8 miles estimated 646.7 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Hopkinsville?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Hopkinsville is 334.9 miles (538.9 km) as the crow flies. Hopkinsville is located SE of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.8 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa 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 Burlington, Iowa 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 Burlington, Iowa to Hopkinsville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Hopkinsville

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients