Distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Jackson, Kentucky

Soft Shell Jackson
Total Distance
49.3 mi
(79.3 km)
Travel Time
56 minutes

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Jackson, Kentucky is 49.3 mi (79.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 16.4 mi (26.4 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 56 minutes

We found 2 routes between Soft Shell and Jackson.

Available Routes

Shortest
KY-1098 W
37.6 mi
60.5 km
1 hour 1 minute
Fastest
KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 and KY-15 N
49.3 mi
79.3 km
56 minutes

Route Directions

Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 in Leburn
1.5 mi
3 min
Follow KY-80 W/State Hwy 80 and KY-15 N to Quicksand Rd in Breathitt County
44.4 mi
47 min
Follow Quicksand Rd to Hurst Ln in Jackson
3.3 mi
5 min

Route Directions

Continue to Garrett
0.1 mi
0 min
Follow KY-1098 W to Quicksand Rd in Breathitt County
34.1 mi
56 min
Follow Quicksand Rd to College Ave in Jackson
3.3 mi
4 min
0.1 mi
0 min
0 mi
0 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Jackson, Kentucky covers 37.6 miles (60 km) in a west direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (38-49 miles / 60-79 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 38 mph (61 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Soft Shell

Starting Point

Vest, Kentucky

38 mi to destination

1 mi
Elmrock, Kentucky

Traveled 9 mi from origin

1 mi
Decoy, Kentucky

28 mi to destination

2 mi
Noble, Kentucky

19 mi to destination

1 mi
Wilstacy, Kentucky

Traveled 28 mi from origin

1 mi
Press, Kentucky

9 mi to destination

1 mi
Quicksand, Kentucky

Traveled 38 mi from origin

1 mi
Jackson

Destination