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Distance from Frances , Kentucky to St James , Missouri

Driving Distance
288 mi 463.5 km
Flying Distance
197.9 mi 318.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Frances, Kentucky to St James, Missouri is 288 mi (463.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 197.9 mi (318.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 49 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 60 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 6:04 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

St James
Place St James
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 37.997265
Longitude -91.614322
GPS 37.997265° N, 91.614322° W
Local Time 6:04 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Frances, Kentucky to St James, Missouri covers 288 mi (463.5 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 49 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (276.1-312.2 miles / 444-502 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-64 W and I-44 W
288 mi 4 hours 49 minutes
Shortest
I-44 W
312.2 mi 4 hours 47 minutes
I-55 N
276.1 mi 4 hours 46 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.