How far is Ludlow, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Ludlow, KY to Meads, KY is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludlow and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow and Meads.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Davies Street
49 m · 9 sec · Davies Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1060 ft · 53 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Adela Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · Adela Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Deverill Street
1111 ft · 27 sec · Deverill Street
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Continue on Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
842 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Kyles Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Kyles Lane
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Continue on Highland Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Pike
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Turn right onto Madison Pike
2816 ft · 58 sec · Madison Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Newport
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike
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Continue on AA Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway
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Continue on AA Highway
26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Take the exit left
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 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 Ludlow 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.
AA Highway
Continue on AA Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Ludlow and Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ludlow to Meads?
The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Ludlow and 67.9 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ludlow and Sunny near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
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 Maysville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Meads. Straight-line distance: 109.63 mi (176.43 km).
#1 Ludlow
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 39.0925600, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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