How far is Smithland, KY from Mullikin Junction, KY?

The driving distance from Smithland, KY to Mullikin Junction, KY is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.52 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.39 mi
11.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.39 mi
Kilometers
11.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.52 mi
Kilometers
18.54 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mullikin Junction
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM CST
Return by in Smithland
Fri, Nov 6, 5:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithland
2026-11-06T17:06
Arrive Mullikin Junction
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smithland
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salem
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Smithland
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Mullikin Junction
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM CST
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM CST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smithland and Mullikin Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithland and Mullikin Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    551 ft · 12 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Adair Street

    8.6 mi · 10 min · East Adair Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1308 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Grove Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Cedar Grove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Klondike Mine Road

    103 m · 15 sec · Klondike Mine Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Klondike Mine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithland and Mullikin Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Adair Street
8.61 mi · 75%
Cedar Grove Road
2.49 mi · 22%
Court Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Klondike Mine Road
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Adair Street

Turn right onto East Adair Street

8.61 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 08m from Smithland
Leave By
7:56 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Smithland and Partly Sunny near Mullikin Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithland to Mullikin Junction?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Smithland and 5.8 miles from Mullikin Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smithland and Partly Sunny near Mullikin Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salem, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.

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Paducah, KY

37 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
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Vienna, IL

60 mi away
504 West Vine Street
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Madisonville, KY

68 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Marion, IL

81 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithland and Mullikin Junction. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 km).

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#1 Smithland

Human settlement in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population279
Coordinates37.1389400, -88.4033700
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mullikin Junction

Mullikin Junction is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2258900, -88.3253100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithland (-88.40337, 37.13894)
End: Mullikin Junction (-88.32531, 37.22589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.57
Round trip
$3.14
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $1.57 $3.14
Mid-grade $4.42 $1.81 $3.62
Premium $4.85 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $6.08 $2.49 $4.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithland and Mullikin Junction. The current time is 17:06:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.