Distance from Plainview, Illinois to South Carrollton, Kentucky
The driving distance from Plainview, Illinois to South Carrollton, Kentucky is 305.5 mi (491.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 123.8 mi (199.3 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 37 minutes
We found 3 routes between Plainview and South Carrollton.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on IL-255 S in Foster Township from Shipman Rd, Shipman Cutoff Rd and Fosterburg Rd
Take I-64 E, I-57 S, I-24 E and I-69 N to KY-70 W/US-431 N in Muhlenberg County. Take exit 58 from Western Kentucky Pkwy
Follow US-431 N to Clark St in South Carrollton
Route Directions
Take IL-16 E and IL-185 E to N Kennedy Blvd in Vandalia
Follow I-70 E to IL-33/S Willow St in Effingham
Continue on IL-33. Take IL-130 S to US-50 E in Olney Township
Follow US-50 E, US-41 S and I-69 to KY-260 E in Hanson. Take exit 120 from I-69
Take KY-254 E and KY-81 S to US-431 S in South Carrollton
Route Directions
Get on IL-255 S in Foster Township from Shipman Rd, Shipman Cutoff Rd and Fosterburg Rd
Take I-64 E to US-41 S in Scott Township. Take exit 25A from I-64 E
Take I-69 to KY-260 E in Hanson. Take exit 120 from I-69
Take KY-254 E and KY-81 S to Clark St in South Carrollton
Journey Details
Traveling from Plainview, Illinois to South Carrollton, Kentucky covers 269 miles (433 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 23 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (269-305 miles / 433-492 km). The primary route shown here saves 51 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Plainview
Starting Point
South Carrollton
Destination