How far is Fort Mitchell, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Fort Mitchell, KY to Meads, KY is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.4 mi
02h 27m
Flight
108.69 mi
174.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.69 mi
Kilometers
174.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.4 mi
Kilometers
221.12 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sun, Sep 20, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Mitchell
Sun, Sep 20, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Mitchell
2026-09-20T13:13
Arrive Meads
Sun, Sep 20, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Mitchell
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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Fort Mitchell
66.7 mi
01h 13m
To Meads
70.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mitchell and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on Fortside Circle

    40 m · 11 sec · Fortside Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fortside Drive

    1199 ft · 60 sec · Fortside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway

    2382 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    35 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Kyles Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kyles Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Madison Pike

    2816 ft · 58 sec · Madison Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Newport

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Mitchell 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 79%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
2.73 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Highland Pike
1.42 mi · 1%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 13m from Fort Mitchell
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Mitchell and 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 Fort Mitchell to Meads?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 Fort Mitchell and 70.7 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Mitchell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maysville, 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 Maysville.

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mitchell and Meads. Straight-line distance: 108.69 mi (174.92 km).

Fort Mitchell

#1 Fort Mitchell

City in Kentucky

Population8,263
Coordinates39.0595000, -84.5474400
Altitude260
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: Fortside Circle (-84.547515, 39.05962)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.75 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $5.18 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $6.32 $30.66 $61.31

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 · Sep 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Mitchell and Meads. The current time is 13:13:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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