Hopkinsville to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.7 miles 895.9 km · straight line
668 miles estimated 1075.1 km · driving distance
13h 26min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Hopkinsville from Petersburg?

The distance from Hopkinsville to Petersburg is 556.7 miles (895.9 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located E of Hopkinsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Hopkinsville in Kentucky and Petersburg in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Petersburg. 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 Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 26min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 7min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 28min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hopkinsville & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Hopkinsville
36.87°N, 87.49°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients