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Distance from Kentucky , Illinois to Taylorville , Illinois

Driving Distance
148 mi 238.2 km
Flying Distance
90.0 mi 144.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Kentucky, Illinois to Taylorville, Illinois is 148 mi (238.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 90.0 mi (144.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 11 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 26 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west 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 10:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Taylorville
Place Taylorville
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.549346
Longitude -89.294978
GPS 39.549346° N, 89.294978° W
Local Time 10:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Kentucky, Illinois to Taylorville, Illinois covers 148 mi (238.2 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (95.5-148.0 miles / 154-238 km). The primary route shown here saves 35 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

I-72 W
148 mi 2 hours 26 minutes
Shortest
IL-16 W
95.5 mi 1 hour 52 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.