How far is Meads, KY from Audubon Park, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Audubon Park, KY is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.09 mi
03h 27m
Flight
164.15 mi
264.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.15 mi
Kilometers
264.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.09 mi
Kilometers
294.66 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Audubon Park
Fri, Apr 17, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Audubon Park
Fri, Apr 17, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Meads
91.4 mi
01h 43m
To Audubon Park
91.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Audubon Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail Road

    108 m · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Route 60

    1389 ft · 29 sec · US Route 60

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 60

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 60

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2557 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 864: Poplar Level Road

    1042 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisville Zoo, Louisville Mega Cavern

    112 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Poplar Level Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Poplar Level Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Audubon Parkway

    37 m · 6 sec · Audubon Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Nightingale Road

    2463 ft · 2 min · Nightingale Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Cardinal Drive

    812 ft · 37 sec · Cardinal Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dove Road

    772 ft · 34 sec · Dove Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 56%
I 64 West
69 mi · 38%
Henry Watterson Expressway
4.88 mi · 3%
Poplar Level Road
1.1 mi · 1%
I 264 West
0.74 mi
Nightingale Road
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 43m from Meads
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Mostly Sunny near Audubon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to Audubon Park?

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Meads and 91.7 miles from Audubon Park.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Meads and Mostly Sunny near Audubon Park.

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 Meads and Audubon Park. Straight-line distance: 164.15 mi (264.18 km).

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#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Audubon Park

#2 Audubon Park

City in Kentucky

Population1,487
Coordinates38.2039600, -85.7252400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Audubon Park (-85.72524, 38.20396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Audubon Park. The current time is 09:27:24.

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