Hopkinsville to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.1 miles 516.8 km · straight line
385.4 miles estimated 620.2 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Hopkinsville from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Hopkinsville to Springfield, Missouri is 321.1 miles (516.8 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located W of Hopkinsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.4 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hopkinsville in Kentucky and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hopkinsville and Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hopkinsville & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Hopkinsville
36.87°N, 87.49°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients