How far is Ashland, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Meads, KY is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Meads.
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Start on 17th Street
47 m · 7 sec · 17th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
106 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
104 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
746 ft · 21 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2647 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
3 mi · 5 min · US Route 60
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Continue on US Route 60
2189 ft · 48 sec · US Route 60
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Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Meads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
13th Street
Turn slight right onto 13th Street
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Meads?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ironville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Ashland and 3.9 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Ironville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ironville.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Meads. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meads
A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4125800, -82.7090500 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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