Distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Hardshell, Kentucky

Soft Shell Hardshell
Total Distance
39.9 mi
(64.2 km)
Travel Time
53 minutes

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Hardshell, Kentucky is 39.9 mi (64.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 10.8 mi (17.4 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 53 minutes

We found 2 routes between Soft Shell and Hardshell.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
KY-80 W and KY-476 N
31.5 mi
50.7 km
43 minutes
KY-80 W/State Hwy 80
39.9 mi
64.2 km
53 minutes

Route Directions

Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 in Leburn
1.5 mi
3 min
Continue on KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 to Perry County
24.4 mi
26 min
Take KY-267 to KY-476 N in Breathitt County
14 mi
23 min

Route Directions

31.5 mi
43 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Hardshell, Kentucky covers 31.5 miles (51 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 43 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (31-40 miles / 51-64 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Soft Shell

Starting Point

Vest, Kentucky

25 mi to destination

1 mi
Elmrock, Kentucky

19 mi to destination

1 mi
Talcum, Kentucky

12 mi to destination

2 mi
Noble, Kentucky

Traveled 19 mi from origin

1 mi
Hardshell

Destination