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Distance from Blessing , Virginia to Barrier , Kentucky

Driving Distance
273 mi 439.3 km
Flying Distance
197.7 mi 318.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Blessing, Virginia to Barrier, Kentucky is 273 mi (439.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.7 mi (318.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 27 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Blessing
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.935675
Longitude -81.205097
GPS 36.935675° N, 81.205097° W
Local Time 12:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Barrier
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 36.768962
Longitude -84.767165
GPS 36.768962° N, 84.767165° W
Local Time 12:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Blessing, Virginia to Barrier, Kentucky covers 273 mi (439.3 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (254.5-275.0 miles / 410-443 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
273 mi 4 hours 27 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-81 S and KY-92 W
275 mi 4 hours 50 minutes
US-58 W and KY-92 W
254.5 mi 4 hours 45 minutes

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.