How far is Georgetown, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Meads, KY is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.96 mi
03h 10m
Flight
106.94 mi
172.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.94 mi
Kilometers
172.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.96 mi
Kilometers
259.04 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-31T06:14
Arrive Meads
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Martin
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Georgetown
80.4 mi
01h 35m
To Meads
80.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2395 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Road

    2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119

    2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119

  7. 7

    Continue on West Johnson Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rasnick Road

    546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Coldiron Branch Road

    2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Mountain Road

    15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass

    783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Hindman Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Road

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 180, US 60: Cannonsburg, Ashland

    2768 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Gap Road
70.2 mi · 44%
Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 10%
Martin Road
14.5 mi · 9%
East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 7%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
United States Highway 119
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martin
01h 35m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Meads?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Georgetown and 80.6 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Martin

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

98 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

101 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Meads. Straight-line distance: 106.94 mi (172.1 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
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: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.5 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Meads. The current time is 06:14:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.