How far is Crittenden, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Crittenden, KY to Meads, KY is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
131.71 mi
02h 33m
Flight
105.54 mi
169.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.54 mi
Kilometers
169.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.96 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Crittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crittenden
2026-04-18T05:06
Arrive Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crittenden
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 Crittenden
80.9 mi
01h 16m
To Meads
50.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
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 Crittenden and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Violet Road

    1762 ft · 46 sec · Violet Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 76%
I 75 South
54.7 mi · 42%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
US 60
0.41 mi
Violet Road
0.33 mi
South Main Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 16m from Crittenden
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crittenden 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 Crittenden to Meads?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 80.9 miles from Crittenden and 50.8 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crittenden 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 Crittenden and Meads. Straight-line distance: 105.54 mi (169.85 km).

Crittenden

#1 Crittenden

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,925
Coordinates38.7828400, -84.6052200
Altitude284
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: US-25 (-84.605228, 38.782846)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 Crittenden and Meads. The current time is 05:06:15.

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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.