How far is Indian Hills, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Indian Hills, KY to Meads, KY is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Hills and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Meads.
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Start on Arrowhead Road
689 ft · 34 sec · Arrowhead Road
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Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail
1179 ft · 52 sec · Indian Hills Trail
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Keep slight right
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Old Brownsboro Road
833 ft · 41 sec · Old Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Chenoweth Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chenoweth Lane
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Turn right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
25 m · 2 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lexington Road
1 km · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto Cannons Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannons Lane
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Take the ramp left toward I 64
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60
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Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills and Meads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Cloudy leaving Indian Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Meads?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Indian Hills and 90.7 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Indian Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Meads. Straight-line distance: 160.35 mi (258.06 km).
#1 Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2725700, -85.6627400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meads
A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4125800, -82.7090500 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $30.96 | $61.91 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $38.81 | $77.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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