How far is Livermore, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Livermore, KY to Meads, KY is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livermore and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livermore and Meads.
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Start on 7th Street
1292 ft · 27 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street
651 ft · 10 sec · Henton Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · 7th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Livermore Road
52 m · 3 sec · Livermore Road
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 231 N
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N
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Continue on North Main Street
1283 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Union Street
928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street
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Turn left
2730 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1772 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Livermore 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livermore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livermore to Meads?
The road trip is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Livermore and 140.6 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Livermore and Meads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Livermore and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livermore and Meads. Straight-line distance: 249.17 mi (401 km).
#1 Livermore
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.4931000, -87.1319400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.30 | $74.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.03 | $92.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.46 | $104.91 |
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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