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Distance from Higdon to Sparta

Driving Distance
263.2 mi 423.6 km
Flying Distance
198.9 mi 320.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Higdon, Kentucky to Sparta, Illinois is 263.2 mi (423.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.9 mi (320.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 14 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Higdon
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.429498
Longitude -86.174416
GPS 37.429498° N, 86.174416° W
Local Time 2:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Sparta
Place Sparta
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 38.123105
Longitude -89.701766
GPS 38.123105° N, 89.701766° W
Local Time 2:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Higdon, Kentucky to Sparta, Illinois covers 263.2 mi (423.6 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (240.4-263.2 miles / 387-424 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

Western Kentucky Pkwy and I-24 W
263.2 mi 4 hours 14 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-64 W
254.1 mi 4 hours 14 minutes
IL-154 W
240.4 mi 4 hours 17 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.