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Distance from Soft Shell to Bethany

Driving Distance
80 mi 128.8 km
Flying Distance
33.8 mi 54.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Bethany, Kentucky is 80 mi (128.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 33.8 mi (54.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 27 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Soft Shell
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.40232
Longitude -82.942108
GPS 37.40232° N, 82.942108° W
Local Time 5:15 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Bethany
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.650366
Longitude -83.473517
GPS 37.650366° N, 83.473517° W
Local Time 5:15 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Bethany, Kentucky covers 80 mi (128.8 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (58.6-80.0 miles / 94-129 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

KY-80 W
80 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Shortest
KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 and KY-15 N
58.6 mi 1 hour 6 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.