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Distance from Claxton to Shawnee National Forest

Driving Distance
76.3 mi 122.9 km
Flying Distance
90.0 mi 144.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Claxton, Kentucky to Shawnee National Forest, Illinois is 76.3 mi (122.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 90.0 mi (144.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 15 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 47 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 7:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Shawnee National Forest
Place Shawnee National Forest
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.606395
Longitude -89.273063
GPS 37.606395° N, 89.273063° W
Local Time 7:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Claxton, Kentucky to Shawnee National Forest, Illinois covers 76.3 mi (122.9 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (72.1-78.1 miles / 116-126 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

I-24 W
76.3 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-69 S and I-24 W
78.1 mi 1 hour 16 minutes
KY-139 N and KY-109 N
72.1 mi 1 hour 30 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.