How far is Cumberland, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Cumberland, KY to Meads, KY is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Meads.
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Start on Kingdom Come Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kingdom Come Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
1.1 km · 48 sec · United States Highway 119
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Continue on West Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on South Rasnick Road
546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road
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Continue on Coldiron Branch Road
2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road
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Continue on Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass
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Turn left
9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass
783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass
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Continue on Hindman Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on Martin Road
14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road
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Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
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Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn left
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 180, US 60: Cannonsburg, Ashland
2768 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on 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 Cumberland and Meads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Gap Road
Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Cumberland to Meads?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Allen City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Cumberland and 74.9 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cumberland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Allen City
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 Allen City.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Meads. Straight-line distance: 100.28 mi (161.39 km).
#1 Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.9781500, -82.9885000 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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