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Distance from Elton to Plain

Driving Distance
286.6 mi 461.2 km
Flying Distance
192.3 mi 309.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elton, Louisiana to Plain, Mississippi is 286.6 mi (461.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 192.3 mi (309.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 23 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 14 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Elton
Place Elton
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 30.481313
Longitude -92.695698
GPS 30.481313° N, 92.695698° W
Local Time 8:31 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Plain
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 32.231815
Longitude -90.161754
GPS 32.231815° N, 90.161754° W
Local Time 8:31 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elton, Louisiana to Plain, Mississippi covers 286.6 mi (461.2 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (238.5-286.6 miles / 384-461 km). The primary route shown here saves 9 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

I-10 E and I-55 N
286.6 mi 4 hours 14 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-20 E
261.5 mi 4 hours 27 minutes
US-190 E
238.5 mi 4 hours 19 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.