Day trip from Zaporizhzhya to Poltava
Poltava lies 198 km (123 mi) north of Zaporizhzhya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 198 km (123 mi) apart, Poltava is a realistic day trip from Zaporizhzhya: about 3 h 13 min each way by road.
| Zaporizhzhya | Poltava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Ukraine |
| Population | 710,052 | 279,593 |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
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Common questions
How far is Poltava from Zaporizhzhya?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north of Zaporizhzhya; by road roughly 241 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zaporizhzhya to Poltava by road?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zaporizhzhya and Poltava?
No, both are on Europe/Kyiv at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.