How far is Lewisport, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Lewisport, KY to Meads, KY is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
268.22 mi
04h 13m
Flight
230.09 mi
370.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.09 mi
Kilometers
370.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.22 mi
Kilometers
431.66 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisport
2026-04-18T02:22
Arrive Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisport
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lewisport
135.8 mi
02h 06m
To Meads
132.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pell Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Pell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    77 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisport 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 61%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 9%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.99 mi
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
US 60
0.41 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 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
230.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
02h 06m from Lewisport
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewisport and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Lewisport to Meads?

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Lewisport and 132.4 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewisport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisport and Meads. Straight-line distance: 230.09 mi (370.3 km).

Lewisport

#1 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
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: Pell Street (-86.902234, 37.937035)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.83 L · about $35.71
Round trip
$71.42
18.94 gal · 71.66 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.71 $71.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.28 $80.55
Premium $4.65 $44.07 $88.15
Diesel $5.30 $50.23 $100.46

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewisport, KY and Meads, KY. The current time in Lewisport is 02:22:51, although it is 03:22:51 in Meads.

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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.