How far is Greenup, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Greenup, KY to Meads, KY is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.9 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.88 mi
20.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.88 mi
Kilometers
20.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.9 mi
Kilometers
28.8 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Greenup
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenup
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Meads
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenup
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Russell
KY

City in the U.

From Greenup
9.7 mi
00h 14m
To Meads
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    2698 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seaton Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Seaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hoods Creek Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hoods Creek Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wheatley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wheatley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blackburn Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blackburn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto 13th Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 60

    3 mi · 5 min · US Route 60

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 60

    2189 ft · 48 sec · US Route 60

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaton Avenue
10.9 mi · 61%
US Route 60
3.38 mi · 19%
13th Street
2.21 mi · 12%
Blackburn Avenue
0.97 mi · 5%
Wheatley Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Hoods Creek Pike
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Seaton Avenue

Turn left onto Seaton Avenue

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 14m from Greenup
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenup 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 Greenup to Meads?

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Greenup and 8.2 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

6 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

25 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

32 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenup and Meads. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).

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#1 Greenup

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

Population1,100
Coordinates38.5731300, -82.8301700
Altitude160
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: Walnut Street (-82.830342, 38.57296)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenup and Meads. The current time is 22:05:42.

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.