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Distance from Bascom to Wald

Driving Distance
626.4 mi 1008.1 km
Flying Distance
497.5 mi 800.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bascom, Kentucky to Wald, Iowa is 626.4 mi (1008.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 497.5 mi (800.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 1 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 9 hours 23 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 62 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Bascom
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 38.040086
Longitude -83.161285
GPS 38.040086° N, 83.161285° W
Local Time 9:36 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Wald
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.837796
Longitude -91.132379
GPS 41.837796° N, 91.132379° W
Local Time 8:36 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bascom, Kentucky to Wald, Iowa covers 626.4 mi (1008.1 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 9 hours 23 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (592.9-626.4 miles / 954-1,008 km). The primary route shown here saves 28 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 62 mph (100 km/h).

Available Routes

I-74
626.4 mi 9 hours 23 minutes
Shortest Tolls
I-80 W
615.6 mi 9 hours 49 minutes
Tolls
KY-9 N and I-74
592.9 mi 9 hours 21 minutes
Fastest 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.