Distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Nelson, West Virginia
The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Nelson, West Virginia is 139 mi (223.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 53.2 mi (85.6 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 40 minutes
We found 3 routes between Soft Shell and Nelson.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W in Leburn
Continue on KY-80 W to Prestonsburg
Follow KY-3 N and KY-40 E to US-52 S/Logan St in Kermit
Continue on State Hwy 3 E. Drive to Nelson Rd in Seth
Route Directions
Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W in Leburn
Follow KY-80 W, US-23 N and I-64 E to WV-94 S/Lens Creek Rd in Marmet. Take exit 89 from I-64 E
Continue on WV-94 S. Take State Hwy 3 E/Coal River Rd to Nelson Rd in Seth
Route Directions
Follow KY-1087 to KY-80 W in Leburn
Continue on KY-680 E to US-23 S/US-460 E
Follow US-119 N to State Hwy 3 E in Foster
Continue on State Hwy 3 E. Drive to Nelson Rd in Seth
Journey Details
Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Nelson, West Virginia covers 137.5 miles (221 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 34 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (137-180 miles / 221-290 km). The primary route shown here saves 33 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Soft Shell
Starting Point
Nelson
Destination