How far is Glasgow, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Meads, KY is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.01 mi
03h 54m
Flight
200.57 mi
322.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.57 mi
Kilometers
322.79 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.01 mi
Kilometers
395.92 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Thu, Oct 15, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-10-15T09:52
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

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

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
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Glasgow
121.3 mi
01h 57m
To Meads
124.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Race Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    114 m · 15 sec · South Green Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    1024 ft · 21 sec · Burkesville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 35%
Cumberland Parkway
71.6 mi · 29%
Richmond Street
33.2 mi · 14%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 5%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
KY 914
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

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 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
01h 57m from Glasgow
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Glasgow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Meads?

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Glasgow and 124.7 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.80 one way or $69.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glasgow and Meads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Glasgow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meads.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Meads. Straight-line distance: 200.57 mi (322.79 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
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: West Main Street (-85.911916, 36.995886)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $34.80
Round trip
$69.60
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.80 $69.60
Mid-grade $4.58 $39.72 $79.44
Premium $5.01 $43.49 $86.97
Diesel $6.12 $53.10 $106.19

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glasgow, KY and Meads, KY. The current time in Glasgow is 09:52:41, although it is 10:52:41 in Meads.

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.