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Distance from Eli to Port Jackson

Driving Distance
280.3 mi 451.1 km
Flying Distance
198.4 mi 319.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Eli, Kentucky to Port Jackson, Illinois is 280.3 mi (451.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.4 mi (319.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 31 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 61 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Eli
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.043959
Longitude -84.964396
GPS 37.043959° N, 84.964396° W
Local Time 12:47 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Port Jackson
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 38.863656
Longitude -87.778362
GPS 38.863656° N, 87.778362° W
Local Time 12:47 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Eli, Kentucky to Port Jackson, Illinois covers 280.3 mi (451.1 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 31 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (277.1-285.1 miles / 446-459 km). The primary route shown here saves 31 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 61 mph (98 km/h).

Available Routes

Cumberland Pkwy and I-165
280.3 mi 4 hours 31 minutes
Shortest
I-64 W
285.1 mi 5 hours 2 minutes
I-165
277.1 mi 4 hours 31 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.