How far is Brodhead, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Brodhead, KY to Meads, KY is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.99 mi
02h 26m
Flight
116.15 mi
186.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.99 mi
Kilometers
238.17 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Brodhead
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brodhead
2026-04-18T00:01
Arrive Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brodhead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Brodhead
72.9 mi
01h 13m
To Meads
75 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brodhead and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Street

    572 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way

    2637 ft · 54 sec · Boone Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brodhead and Meads.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 57%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 22%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Old Broadhead Road
4.19 mi · 3%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 13m from Brodhead
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brodhead 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 Brodhead to Meads?

The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Brodhead and 75 miles from Meads.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brodhead and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Sterling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Sterling.

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Meads. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.92 km).

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#1 Brodhead

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates37.4042500, -84.4138300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore Street (-84.41248, 37.404336)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brodhead and Meads. The current time is 00:01:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.