How far is Lebanon, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Lebanon, KY to Meads, KY is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Meads.
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Start on West Main Street
18 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway
1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Triple 5 Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Take the exit right
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Lebanon 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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Lebanon and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Meads?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 87.7 miles from Lebanon and 88 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Lebanon and Widespread Frost then Sunny 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 Lebanon and Meads. Straight-line distance: 150.25 mi (241.8 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.80 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
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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