How far is Meads, KY from Independence, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Meads and Independence is 105.55 miles (169.86 km).

Flight distance from Meads, KY to Independence, KY is 105.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Meads to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Meads, Kentucky to Independence, Kentucky is: 137.97 miles (222.04 km) by car.

Driving from Meads to Independence will take approximately 02 hours 31 minutes.

#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. It is known for its proximity to the Kentucky River, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the Meads Community Center and the Meads Library.

Population	288649
GPS Coordinates	38°24'45"N 82°42'33"W
Latitude	38.4125800
Longitude	-82.7090500
Altitude	185
Country	United States

#2 Independence

City in Kentucky

Population	28903
GPS Coordinates	38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W
Latitude	38.9431200
Longitude	-84.5441100
Altitude	274
Country	United States

Starting point in Meads: (-82.708783,38.41275)
Ending point in Independence: Madison Pike (-84.544419,38.943136)

Estimated Travel Time Between Meads and Independence

The distance between Meads and Independence is 222 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Meads and Independence. The current time is 10:46:25.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.43 liters (4.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Meads and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Meads to Independence is $15.54 (diesel $20.48).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$15.54	$17.88	$19.8	$20.48

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Meads and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.