How far is Columbia, KY from Meads, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Meads is 168.27 miles (270.81 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, KY to Meads, KY is 168.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Columbia to Meads with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Kentucky to Meads, Kentucky is: 209.85 miles (337.73 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Meads will take approximately 03 hours 27 minutes.

#1 Columbia

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

Population	4902
GPS Coordinates	37°6'10"N 85°18'23"W
Latitude	37.1028400
Longitude	-85.3063500
Altitude	228
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Columbia: KY 55 Business (-85.306312,37.102844)
Ending point in Meads: (-82.708783,38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Meads

The distance between Columbia and Meads is 338 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 45 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.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Columbia, KY and Meads, KY. The current time in Columbia is 06:16:40, although it is 07:16:40 in Meads.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.03 liters (7.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Meads.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Meads is $23.63 (diesel $31.15).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$23.63	$27.2	$30.11	$31.15

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 April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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