How far is Meads, KY from Brodhead, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
146.75 mi
02h 49m
Flight
116.15 mi
186.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.75 mi
Kilometers
236.17 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brodhead
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Brodhead
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Meads
73.3 mi
01h 24m
To Brodhead
73.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    100 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way

    2637 ft · 55 sec · Boone Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    572 ft · 25 sec · Sycamore Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
87.7 mi · 60%
I 75 South
32.5 mi · 22%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 8%
Old Broadhead Road
4.19 mi · 3%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 24m from Meads
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brodhead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Meads and 73.4 miles from Brodhead.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brodhead.

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 Brodhead. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.92 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
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#2 Brodhead

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,185
Coordinates37.4042500, -84.4138300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Brodhead (-84.41383, 37.40425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Brodhead. The current time is 01:26:04.

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.