Distance from Plainview, Illinois to South Carrollton, Kentucky

Plainview South Carrollton
Total Distance
305.5 mi
(491.6 km)
Travel Time
4 hours 37 minutes

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

Shortest Fastest
I-64 E
269 mi
432.9 km
4 hours 23 minutes
US-41 S
281.3 mi
452.8 km
5 hours 13 minutes
I-24 E
305.5 mi
491.6 km
4 hours 37 minutes

Route Directions

Get on IL-255 S in Foster Township from Shipman Rd, Shipman Cutoff Rd and Fosterburg Rd
19.6 mi
22 min
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
280.9 mi
4 hr 6 min
Follow US-431 N to Clark St in South Carrollton
5 mi
8 min

Route Directions

Take IL-16 E and IL-185 E to N Kennedy Blvd in Vandalia
56.4 mi
1 hr 10 min
Follow I-70 E to IL-33/S Willow St in Effingham
33.1 mi
32 min
Continue on IL-33. Take IL-130 S to US-50 E in Olney Township
45.3 mi
51 min
Follow US-50 E, US-41 S and I-69 to KY-260 E in Hanson. Take exit 120 from I-69
123.7 mi
2 hr 9 min
Take KY-254 E and KY-81 S to US-431 S in South Carrollton
22.7 mi
28 min
0.2 mi
0 min
0.1 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Get on IL-255 S in Foster Township from Shipman Rd, Shipman Cutoff Rd and Fosterburg Rd
19.6 mi
22 min
Take I-64 E to US-41 S in Scott Township. Take exit 25A from I-64 E
172.8 mi
2 hr 32 min
22.7 mi
31 min
Take I-69 to KY-260 E in Hanson. Take exit 120 from I-69
31 mi
27 min
Take KY-254 E and KY-81 S to Clark St in South Carrollton
22.9 mi
29 min

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

New Douglas, Illinois

285 mi to destination

1 mi
Beaver Creek, Illinois

Traveled 71 mi from origin

1 mi
Selmaville, Illinois

214 mi to destination

3 mi
Bluford, Illinois

Traveled 143 mi from origin

1 mi
Bungay, Illinois

143 mi to destination

1 mi
Emma, Illinois

Traveled 214 mi from origin

2 mi
King Mills, Kentucky

71 mi to destination

1 mi
Elmwood, Kentucky

Traveled 285 mi from origin

1 mi
South Carrollton

Destination