Cities Near Poltava
Cities near Poltava, Ukraine: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Horishni Plavni, Kremenchuk, Novomoskovs’k. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Poltava, Ukraine is Horishni Plavni, about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horishni Plavni | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kremenchuk | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Novomoskovs’k | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lubny | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kamianske | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kharkiv | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dnipro | 82 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Oleksandriya | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sumy | 92 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lozova | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Poltava
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Horishni Plavni, Kremenchuk, Novomoskovs’k, Lubny, Kamianske. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Poltava include Horishni Plavni, Kremenchuk, Novomoskovs’k, Lubny, Kamianske. The closest is Horishni Plavni, about 57 miles (92 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.