How far is Georgetown, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Meads, KY is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
121.6 mi
01h 55m
Flight
101.26 mi
162.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.69 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
60.7 mi
00h 57m
To Meads
60.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

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 South Court Street

    11 m · 4 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2684 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Paris Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Paris Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  13. 13

    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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 82%
Paris Pike
14.4 mi · 12%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.51 mi
US 60
0.41 mi
Midland Trail Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
00h 57m from Georgetown
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Meads?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Georgetown and 60.9 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.14 one way or $34.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

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Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Meads. Straight-line distance: 101.26 mi (162.96 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2098000, -84.5588300
Altitude258
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: South Court Street (-84.558913, 38.209804)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $17.14
Round trip
$34.28
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $17.14 $34.28
Mid-grade $4.56 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $5.00 $21.44 $42.88
Diesel $6.12 $26.24 $52.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Meads. The current time is 20:42:48.

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.