How far is Dayton, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Meads, KY is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 02h 28m.
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 Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Meads.
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Start on Dayton Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Dave Cowens Drive
1008 ft · 32 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Alexandria Pike
3.1 mi · 6 min · Alexandria Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 9 South, AA South
2723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto AA Highway
80.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · AA Highway
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Continue on AA Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Take the exit left
1174 ft · 29 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 Dayton and Meads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AA Highway
Merge slight left onto AA Highway
80.6 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and 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 Dayton to Meads?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Dayton and 68.5 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
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 Maysville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Meads. Straight-line distance: 106.63 mi (171.6 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.00 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
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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