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Distance from Simpson to Frances

Driving Distance
82.6 mi 133 km
Flying Distance
37.9 mi 60.9 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Simpson, Illinois to Frances, Kentucky is 82.6 mi (133 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 37.9 mi (60.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 22 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Simpson
Place Simpson
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.467273
Longitude -88.755059
GPS 37.467273° N, 88.755059° W
Local Time 11:19 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Frances
Place Frances
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.219775
Longitude -88.141136
GPS 37.219775° N, 88.141136° W
Local Time 11:19 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Simpson, Illinois to Frances, Kentucky covers 82.6 mi (133 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 22 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (66.8-84.4 miles / 107-136 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

I-24 E
82.6 mi 1 hour 22 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-24 E and US-60 E
84.4 mi 1 hour 32 minutes
IL-146 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway and KY-91 S
66.8 mi 1 hour 41 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.