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Distance from Simpson to Wakefield

Driving Distance
252.8 mi 406.8 km
Flying Distance
195.8 mi 315.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Simpson, Illinois to Wakefield, Mississippi is 252.8 mi (406.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.8 mi (315.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 1 minute

Traveling highway, long-distance in a south direction. Average speeds around 60 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 8:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Wakefield
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 34.743155
Longitude -89.740919
GPS 34.743155° N, 89.740919° W
Local Time 8:09 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Simpson, Illinois to Wakefield, Mississippi covers 252.8 mi (406.8 km) in a south direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (247.8-304.8 miles / 399-491 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

I-55 S
252.8 mi 4 hours 1 minute
Shortest Fastest
US-60 W
304.8 mi 5 hours 10 minutes
I-69
247.8 mi 4 hours 4 minutes

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.