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Distance from Polecat , Tennessee to Whippoorwill , Kentucky

Driving Distance
132.3 mi 212.9 km
Flying Distance
76.6 mi 123.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Polecat, Tennessee to Whippoorwill, Kentucky is 132.3 mi (212.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 76.6 mi (123.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 9 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 19 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 46 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 9:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Whippoorwill
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 36.816244
Longitude -87.010635
GPS 36.816244° N, 87.010635° W
Local Time 9:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Polecat, Tennessee to Whippoorwill, Kentucky covers 132.3 mi (212.9 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 19 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (89.5-132.3 miles / 144-213 km). The primary route shown here saves 26 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 46 mph (74 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 E and US-431 N
132.3 mi 2 hours 19 minutes
Shortest
TN-49 W and US-79 N
113.4 mi 2 hours 29 minutes
US-79 N
89.5 mi 2 hours 3 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.