How far is Earlington, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Earlington, KY to Meads, KY is about 305.1 miles (491 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earlington and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlington and Meads.
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Start on East Main Street
102 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Robinson Street
69 m · 12 sec · South Robinson Street
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Turn right onto Cs-3021
138 m · 25 sec · Cs-3021
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Turn left onto South Railroad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Turn left onto Cross Street
2768 ft · 55 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on White City Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · White City Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1750 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Earlington and Meads.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlington and Mostly Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Earlington to Meads?
The road trip is about 305.1 miles (491 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Earlington and 153.7 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Earlington and Meads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Earlington and Mostly Sunny near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
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 Willisburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Earlington and Meads. Straight-line distance: 273.56 mi (440.26 km).
#1 Earlington
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.2742100, -87.5119400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.80 | $91.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.12 | $100.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.12 | $114.25 |
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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