How far is Meads, KY from Barbourmeade, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Barbourmeade, KY is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.68 mi
03h 20m
Flight
157.01 mi
252.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.01 mi
Kilometers
252.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.68 mi
Kilometers
289.17 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barbourmeade
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Wed, Apr 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-15T08:24
Arrive Barbourmeade
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
89.7 mi
01h 40m
To Barbourmeade
90 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Crestwood

    2041 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brownsboro Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barbour Lane

    724 ft · 32 sec · Barbour Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Barbourmeade Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Barbourmeade Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barbourmeade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 57%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 35%
Gene Snyder Freeway
8.09 mi · 5%
Brownsboro Road
2.16 mi · 1%
KY 22
0.39 mi
Barbour Lane
0.14 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 40m from Meads
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Barbourmeade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to Barbourmeade?

The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 89.7 miles from Meads and 90 miles from Barbourmeade.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Barbourmeade.

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 Barbourmeade. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.68 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
Barbourmeade

#2 Barbourmeade

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,252
Coordinates38.2972900, -85.6032900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Barbourmeade (-85.60329, 38.29729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 48 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Barbourmeade. The current time is 08:24:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.