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Distance from Scottland to Mercer County

Driving Distance
262.1 mi 421.8 km
Flying Distance
199.9 mi 321.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Scottland, Illinois to Mercer County, Kentucky is 262.1 mi (421.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.9 mi (321.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 27 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Scottland
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 39.80448
Longitude -87.605022
GPS 39.80448° N, 87.605022° W
Local Time 10:26 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Mercer County
Place Mercer County
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.82586
Longitude -84.898478
GPS 37.82586° N, 84.898478° W
Local Time 11:26 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Scottland, Illinois to Mercer County, Kentucky covers 262.1 mi (421.8 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (253.5-306.1 miles / 408-493 km). The primary route shown here saves 20 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-65 S
262.1 mi 4 hours 27 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-74
306.1 mi 5 hours 5 minutes
Tolls
I-64 E
253.5 mi 4 hours 46 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.