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Distance from Ajax to Costelow

Driving Distance
523.2 mi 841.9 km
Flying Distance
397.7 mi 640.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ajax, Virginia to Costelow, Kentucky is 523.2 mi (841.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 397.7 mi (640.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 8 hours 25 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Ajax
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.980977
Longitude -79.576973
GPS 36.980977° N, 79.576973° W
Local Time 4:50 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Costelow
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 36.990876
Longitude -86.767773
GPS 36.990876° N, 86.767773° W
Local Time 3:50 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ajax, Virginia to Costelow, Kentucky covers 523.2 mi (841.9 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 8 hours 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (518.9-523.2 miles / 835-842 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S and I-40
523.2 mi 8 hours 25 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-81 S and Cumberland Pkwy
523.2 mi 8 hours 54 minutes
Tolls
I-81 S
518.9 mi 8 hours 44 minutes
Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.