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Distance from Polecat to Mt Salem

Driving Distance
250 mi 402.3 km
Flying Distance
198.5 mi 319.5 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Polecat, Tennessee to Mt Salem, Kentucky is 250 mi (402.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.5 mi (319.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 54 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Polecat
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.956729
Longitude -87.880584
GPS 35.956729° N, 87.880584° W
Local Time 11:20 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Mt Salem
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.417298
Longitude -84.799393
GPS 37.417298° N, 84.799393° W
Local Time 12:20 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Polecat, Tennessee to Mt Salem, Kentucky covers 250 mi (402.3 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 54 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (241.6-250.0 miles / 389-402 km). The primary route shown here saves 23 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 E and I-65 N
250 mi 3 hours 54 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
Cumberland Pkwy
241.9 mi 4 hours 32 minutes
Tolls
I-40 E
241.6 mi 4 hours 9 minutes
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.