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Distance from Metropolis to Birdsville

Driving Distance
41.1 mi 66.2 km
Flying Distance
16.4 mi 26.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Birdsville, Kentucky is 41.1 mi (66.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.4 mi (26.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 40 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Metropolis
Place Metropolis
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.151166
Longitude -88.731998
GPS 37.151166° N, 88.731998° W
Local Time 12:32 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Birdsville
State/Province Kentucky
Country US
Latitude 37.221166
Longitude -88.448095
GPS 37.221166° N, 88.448095° W
Local Time 12:32 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Metropolis, Illinois to Birdsville, Kentucky covers 41.1 mi (66.2 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38.3-41.1 miles / 62-66 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h).

Available Routes

I-24 E and US-60 E
41.1 mi 50 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-24 E, US-60 E and KY-137
40.8 mi 51 minutes
US-60 E
38.3 mi 53 minutes

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.