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Distance from Soft Shell to Zion

Driving Distance
514.4 mi 827.8 km
Flying Distance
399.9 mi 643.5 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Zion, Mississippi is 514.4 mi (827.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 399.9 mi (643.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min

The estimated travel time by road is 8 hours 16 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 54 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 10:47 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Zion
State/Province Mississippi
Country US
Latitude 34.20594
Longitude -88.886169
GPS 34.20594° N, 88.886169° W
Local Time 9:47 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Soft Shell, Kentucky to Zion, Mississippi covers 514.4 mi (827.8 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 8 hours 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (489.5-514.4 miles / 788-828 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 W
514.4 mi 8 hours 16 minutes
Shortest Tolls
Natchez Trace Pkwy
494.8 mi 8 hours 13 minutes
Fastest Tolls
KY-9006 W/Hal Rogers Pkwy and Natchez Trace Pkwy
489.5 mi 8 hours 32 minutes
Tolls

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.