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Distance from Carter Branch to Springfield

Driving Distance
256.2 mi 412.3 km
Flying Distance
196.4 mi 316.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Springfield, Alabama is 256.2 mi (412.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 196.4 mi (316.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 25 minutes

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

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Carter Branch
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 34.662871
Longitude -88.164486
GPS 34.662871° N, 88.164486° W
Local Time 5:03 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Springfield
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 31.833765
Longitude -87.761946
GPS 31.833765° N, 87.761946° W
Local Time 5:03 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carter Branch, Mississippi to Springfield, Alabama covers 256.2 mi (412.3 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (235.4-256.2 miles / 379-412 km).

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

Available Routes

US-45 ALT S
256.2 mi 4 hours 25 minutes
Shortest Fastest
AL-25 S
248.6 mi 4 hours 29 minutes
US-43 S
235.4 mi 4 hours 37 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.