Hopkinsville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Hopkinsville from New River Gorge?
The distance from Hopkinsville to New River Gorge is 361.1 miles (581.1 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Hopkinsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.3 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Hopkinsville in Kentucky and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
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 Hopkinsville and New River Gorge. 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 Hopkinsville to New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator