How far is Maysville, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Meads, KY is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
75.19 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.15 mi
93.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.15 mi
Kilometers
93.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121.01 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Maysville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-10-15T12:39
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Maysville
37.2 mi
00h 41m
To Meads
38 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
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 Maysville and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mason Lewis Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Mason Lewis Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grandview Drive

    3059 ft · 1 min · Grandview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    24.5 mi · 33 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maysville 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
50.8 mi · 68%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 13%
Mason Lewis Road
5.78 mi · 8%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 3%
Forest Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Grandview Drive
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
00h 41m from Maysville
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maysville 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 Maysville to Meads?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Maysville and 38 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Meads. Straight-line distance: 58.15 mi (93.58 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
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: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.59
Round trip
$21.17
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $10.59 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.56 $12.08 $24.17
Premium $5.00 $13.24 $26.49
Diesel $6.12 $16.21 $32.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maysville and Meads. The current time is 12:39:36.

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.