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Distance from Soft Shell to Blowing Rock

Driving Distance
90.5 mi 145.7 km
Flying Distance
30.7 mi 49.4 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Blowing Rock, Virginia is 90.5 mi (145.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 30.7 mi (49.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 51 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 47 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 6:27 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Blowing Rock
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.226497
Longitude -82.430706
GPS 37.226497° N, 82.430706° W
Local Time 6:27 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Blowing Rock, Virginia covers 90.5 mi (145.7 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 51 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (66.2-90.5 miles / 107-146 km). The primary route shown here saves 22 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

US-23 S
90.5 mi 1 hour 51 minutes
Shortest
KY-160 S
66.2 mi 1 hour 29 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.