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Distance from Claxton , Kentucky to Cairo , Kentucky

Driving Distance
55.1 mi 88.6 km
Flying Distance
42.3 mi 68.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Claxton, Kentucky to Cairo, Kentucky is 55.1 mi (88.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 42.3 mi (68.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 7 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Claxton
Place Claxton
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.101536
Longitude -87.765594
GPS 37.101536° N, 87.765594° W
Local Time 6:14 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Cairo
Place Cairo
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.708099
Longitude -87.645847
GPS 37.708099° N, 87.645847° W
Local Time 6:14 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Claxton, Kentucky to Cairo, Kentucky covers 55.1 mi (88.6 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 7 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (54.8-55.9 miles / 88-90 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

KY-91 N, KY-293 N and US-41 ALT N
55.1 mi 1 hour 7 minutes
Shortest
US-41 ALT N
55.9 mi 1 hour 10 minutes
KY-293 N and US-41 ALT N
54.8 mi 1 hour 7 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.