How far is Meads, KY from Beattyville, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Beattyville, KY is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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 Morgan County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Beattyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Beattyville.
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Start on the route
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Midland Trail Road
108 m · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road
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Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
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Turn right onto US Route 60
1389 ft · 29 sec · US Route 60
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Continue on US Route 60
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 31 min · Newfoundland Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wrigley Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Wrigley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Jackson Road
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Take the exit straight
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 15
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
2318 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Slade Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Slade Road
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
23 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradford Street
26 m · 4 sec · Bradford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bradford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Beattyville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Newfoundland Road
Continue on Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Meads and Sunny near Beattyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Beattyville?
The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Meads and 52.2 miles from Beattyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Beattyville.
Stop Ideas Near West Liberty
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 West Liberty.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Beattyville. Straight-line distance: 79.54 mi (128.01 km).
#1 Meads
A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4125800, -82.7090500 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beattyville (-83.70686, 37.57175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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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