How far is Beattyville, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Beattyville, KY to Meads, KY is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beattyville and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beattyville and Meads.
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Start on Bradford Street
26 m · 10 sec · Bradford Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Slade Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Slade Road
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
704 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 205
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
2 mi · 3 min · 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 Beattyville and Meads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
22.9 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Beattyville and Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beattyville to Meads?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Beattyville and 52 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beattyville and Sunny near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near West Liberty
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 West Liberty.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beattyville and Meads. Straight-line distance: 79.54 mi (128.01 km).
#1 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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