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Distance from Scotchtown to Prairie City

Driving Distance
261.5 mi 420.8 km
Flying Distance
199.2 mi 320.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Scotchtown, Indiana to Prairie City, Illinois is 261.5 mi (420.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.2 mi (320.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 28 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Scotchtown
State/Province Indiana
Country US
Latitude 39.075043
Longitude -87.297794
GPS 39.075043° N, 87.297794° W
Local Time N/A
Timezone America/Indianapolis

Destination:


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Place Prairie City
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.621151
Longitude -90.462073
GPS 40.621151° N, 90.462073° W
Local Time 3:27 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Scotchtown, Indiana to Prairie City, Illinois covers 261.5 mi (420.8 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 28 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (259.5-266.7 miles / 418-429 km). The primary route shown here saves 13 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-74
261.5 mi 4 hours 28 minutes
Shortest Tolls
I-74 and US Hwy 136 W
266.7 mi 4 hours 41 minutes
Tolls
I-57 N and I-74
259.5 mi 4 hours 28 minutes
Fastest 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.