How far is London, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from London, KY to Meads, KY is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.38 mi
02h 38m
Flight
116.18 mi
186.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.38 mi
Kilometers
264.54 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in London
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-10-15T10:53
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From London
81.1 mi
01h 19m
To Meads
83.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    2247 ft · 43 sec · Hal Rogers Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between London and Meads.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 52%
Hal Rogers Parkway
54.3 mi · 33%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 7%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paris 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 19m from London
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving London 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 London to Meads?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from London and 83.3 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around London and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Meads. Straight-line distance: 116.18 mi (186.97 km).

London

#1 London

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,072
Coordinates37.1289800, -84.0832600
Altitude378
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: East 5th Street (-84.083375, 37.129082)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.58 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $5.01 $29.06 $58.12
Diesel $6.12 $35.48 $70.96

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 · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between London and Meads. The current time is 10:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.