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Distance from Frances to Cairo

Driving Distance
56.4 mi 90.8 km
Flying Distance
43.3 mi 69.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Frances, Kentucky to Cairo, Kentucky is 56.4 mi (90.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 43.3 mi (69.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 8 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Frances
Place Frances
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.219775
Longitude -88.141136
GPS 37.219775° N, 88.141136° W
Local Time 4:57 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 4:57 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Frances, Kentucky to Cairo, Kentucky covers 56.4 mi (90.8 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 8 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (54.8-56.4 miles / 88-91 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

KY-70 E and US-41 ALT N
56.4 mi 1 hour 8 minutes
Shortest
KY-132 E and US-41 ALT N
56 mi 1 hour 10 minutes
US-60 E
54.8 mi 1 hour 5 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.