Distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Fish Springs, Tennessee

Soft Shell Fish Springs
Total Distance
164.9 mi
(265.3 km)
Travel Time
3 hours 14 minutes

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Fish Springs, Tennessee is 164.9 mi (265.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 55.6 mi (89.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 14 minutes

We found 2 routes between Soft Shell and Fish Springs.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
US-23 S
156 mi
251.1 km
2 hours 58 minutes
US-58 ALT E
164.9 mi
265.3 km
3 hours 14 minutes

Route Directions

Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W in Leburn
1.5 mi
3 min
3.8 mi
4 min
Follow KY-160 S and KY-15 S to US-119 N in Whitesburg
27.7 mi
34 min
Follow US-119 N and US-23 S to Norton. Take exit 2B from US-23 S
29.7 mi
34 min
35.2 mi
39 min
Continue on US-19 S. Take I-81 S, US-19E E and US-321 S to Whaley Town Rd in Carter County
66.9 mi
1 hr 17 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W in Leburn
1.5 mi
3 min
3.8 mi
4 min
Follow KY-160 S and KY-15 S to US-119 N in Whitesburg
27.7 mi
34 min
Take US-23 S and I-26 to W G St in Elizabethton
104.3 mi
1 hr 50 min
Follow State Hwy 2377/TN-362 S and TN-361 E/Gap Creek Rd to US-19E N
8.4 mi
11 min
Take US-321 S to Whaley Town Rd
10.3 mi
13 min
0 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Fish Springs, Tennessee covers 156 miles (251 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 58 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (156-165 miles / 251-265 km). The primary route shown here saves 17 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During evening weekday travel, expect evening rush hour with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Soft Shell

Starting Point

Omaha, Kentucky

128 mi to destination

0 mi
Kona, Kentucky

Traveled 32 mi from origin

0 mi
Dixiana, Virginia

96 mi to destination

1 mi
Wise, Virginia

Traveled 64 mi from origin

2 mi
Crackers Neck, Virginia

64 mi to destination

1 mi
Silica, Virginia

Traveled 96 mi from origin

1 mi
Walnut Hill, Tennessee

32 mi to destination

1 mi
Holston Mountain, Tennessee

Traveled 128 mi from origin

1 mi
Fish Springs

Destination