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Distance from Kentucky to Cates

Driving Distance
45 mi 72.5 km
Flying Distance
31.4 mi 50.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Kentucky, Illinois to Cates, Indiana is 45 mi (72.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 31.4 mi (50.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 52 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Kentucky
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.593368
Longitude -87.611135
GPS 39.593368° N, 87.611135° W
Local Time 3:40 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Cates
State/Province Indiana
Country US
Latitude 39.996706
Longitude -87.337791
GPS 39.996706° N, 87.337791° W
Local Time N/A
Timezone America/Indianapolis

Journey Summary

Traveling from Kentucky, Illinois to Cates, Indiana covers 45 mi (72.5 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 52 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (44.4-45.0 miles / 72-72 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

IN-71 N and IN-63 N
45 mi 52 minutes
Shortest Tolls
IN-71 N
45 mi 1 hour 2 minutes
Tolls
IN-63 N
44.4 mi 50 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.