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Distance from Bala to Shady Bend

Driving Distance
87.6 mi 141 km
Flying Distance
61.0 mi 98.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bala, Kansas to Shady Bend, Kansas is 87.6 mi (141 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 61.0 mi (98.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 29 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 56 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Bala
Place Bala
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.309719
Longitude -96.949735
GPS 39.309719° N, 96.949735° W
Local Time 10:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Shady Bend
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.018338
Longitude -98.021715
GPS 39.018338° N, 98.021715° W
Local Time 10:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bala, Kansas to Shady Bend, Kansas covers 87.6 mi (141 km) in a west direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 29 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (80.9-96.1 miles / 130-155 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h).

Available Routes

KS-18 W
87.6 mi 1 hour 29 minutes
Shortest
KS-15 S
96.1 mi 1 hour 31 minutes
KS-15 S and KS-18 W
80.9 mi 1 hour 22 minutes
Fastest

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.