Distance between Meppel and Drachten
The distance from Meppel to Drachten is 38 miles by road including 36 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 39 minutes and goes through Steenwijk, Wolvega, Heerenveen, Havelterberg, Baars, Willemsoord and Oldeholtwolde.
| Shortest distance by air | 29 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 37.9 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 39 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.3 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Meppel | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A32 7 mi, 07 min
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| Havelterberg | 7 mi | 07 min | 0.2 gal | |
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A32 3 mi, 02 min
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| Steenwijk | 10 mi | 10 min | 0.3 gal | |
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A32 1 mi, 01 min
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| Baars | 11 mi | 11 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A32 1 mi, 01 min
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| Willemsoord | 13 mi | 12 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A32 4 mi, 03 min
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| Wolvega | 17 mi | 16 min | 0.5 gal | |
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A32 2 mi, 01 min
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| Oldeholtwolde | 19 mi | 18 min | 0.6 gal | |
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A32 4 mi, 03 min
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| Oudeschoot | 22 mi | 21 min | 0.7 gal | |
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A32 2 mi, 01 min
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| Heerenveen | 24 mi | 23 min | 0.8 gal | |
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A32 A7 14 mi, 15 min
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| Drachten | 38 mi | 38 min | 1.2 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Meppel to Drachten?
Fuel cost: 5.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 37.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Meppel to Drachten?
Driving time: 39 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 min
- 34 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 32 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 4 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Meppel to Drachten by land?
The distance between Meppel and Drachten is 37.9 mi by road including 36 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Meppel and Drachten respectively.
How far is Meppel to Drachten by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Meppel and Drachten is 28.6 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Meppel and Drachten respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Meppel from Drachten by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Meppel to Drachten?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 29 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Meppel and Drachten?
The halfway point between Meppel and Drachten is Oldeholtwolde. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Oldeholtwolde to Meppel is 19 mi and driving will take about 18 min. The road between Oldeholtwolde and Drachten has length 20 mi and will take approximately 20 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Meppel in relation to Drachten?
Meppel is located 29 mi south of Drachten.
Meppel has geographic coordinates: latitude 52.69355, longitude 6.19776.
Drachten has geographic coordinates: latitude 53.1031, longitude 6.09856.
Which highway goes from Meppel to Drachten?
The route from Meppel to Drachten follows A32.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A7: 11 mi