How far is Lyndon, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KY to Meads, KY is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.93 mi
02h 43m
Flight
157.13 mi
252.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.13 mi
Kilometers
252.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.93 mi
Kilometers
286.35 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Wed, Sep 23, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, Sep 23, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-09-23T12:37
Arrive Meads
Wed, Sep 23, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Lyndon
87.6 mi
01h 21m
To Meads
90.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roland Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · Roland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyndon Lane

    3230 ft · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 56%
Blankenbaker Parkway
65.4 mi · 37%
Shelbyville Road
2.83 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Lyndon Lane
0.61 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 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 21m from Lyndon
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lyndon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lyndon to Meads?

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Lyndon and 90.3 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lyndon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms 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.

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Meads. Straight-line distance: 157.13 mi (252.88 km).

Lyndon

#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
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: Roland Avenue (-85.601623, 38.256725)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.43
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $26.21 $52.43
Mid-grade $4.74 $29.75 $59.51
Premium $5.18 $32.50 $65.00
Diesel $6.38 $40.09 $80.17

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Meads. The current time is 12:37:38.

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.