How far is Liberty, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Liberty, KY to Meads, KY is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Meads.
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Start on Lebanon Road
71 m · 10 sec · Lebanon Road
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Turn left onto Campbellsville Street
113 m · 7 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Continue on Middleburg Road
2065 ft · 42 sec · Middleburg Road
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Turn left onto Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
25.1 mi · 29 min · Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
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Continue on South 4th Street
1352 ft · 23 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Danville Road
6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 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 Liberty and Meads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Haley 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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Meads?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Liberty and 88.2 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Liberty and Meads. Straight-line distance: 143.23 mi (230.5 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,139 |
| Coordinates | 37.3184100, -84.9394000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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