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Distance from Soft Shell to Big Branch

Driving Distance
59.5 mi 95.8 km
Flying Distance
26.5 mi 42.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Big Branch, Kentucky is 59.5 mi (95.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 26.5 mi (42.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 11 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 39 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 5:49 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Big Branch
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.306218
Longitude -82.47543
GPS 37.306218° N, 82.47543° W
Local Time 5:49 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Big Branch, Kentucky covers 59.5 mi (95.8 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 11 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (51.9-64.9 miles / 84-104 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

US-23 S
59.5 mi 1 hour 11 minutes
Shortest Fastest
KY-160 S and US-119 N
64.9 mi 1 hour 23 minutes
KY-122 E
51.9 mi 1 hour 19 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.