How far is Merriam, KS from Newton, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merriam and Newton is 158.4 miles (254.91 km).
Flight distance from Merriam, KS to Newton, KS is 158.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Merriam to Newton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merriam, Kansas to Newton, Kansas is: 173.5 miles (279.21 km) by car.
Driving from Merriam to Newton will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11128 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'25"N 94°41'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.0236200 |
| Longitude | -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18744 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'48"N 97°20'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.0466800 |
| Longitude | -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Newton: North Main Street (-97.345047,38.046679)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merriam and Newton
The distance between Merriam and Newton is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Merriam and Newton. The current time is 06:18:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.17 liters (6.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merriam and Newton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merriam to Newton is $20.53 (diesel $28.8).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $20.53 | $22.39 | $24.34 | $28.8 |
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 Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merriam and Newton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
