How far is Meads, KY from Bloomfield, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Bloomfield, KY is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
163.34 mi
03h 07m
Flight
145.84 mi
234.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.84 mi
Kilometers
234.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.34 mi
Kilometers
262.87 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Wed, Apr 15, 2:40 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 Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Meads
81.5 mi
01h 33m
To Bloomfield
81.8 mi
01h 33m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    37.6 mi · 40 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Springfield, Bloomfield

    858 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 63%
Bluegrass Parkway
37.6 mi · 23%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
Springfield Road
2.79 mi · 2%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 1%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 33m from Meads
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Meads and Mostly Clear near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Meads and 81.8 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Meads and Mostly Clear near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 145.84 mi (234.71 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
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates37.9103400, -85.3166200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Bloomfield (-85.31662, 37.91034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 Bloomfield. The current time is 08:24:45.

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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.