How far is Meads, KY from Crestwood, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Crestwood, KY is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
114.74 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.71 mi
163.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.71 mi
Kilometers
163.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.74 mi
Kilometers
184.66 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Sun, Apr 12, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, Apr 12, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-12T09:38
Arrive Crestwood
Sun, Apr 12, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salt Lick
KY

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

From Meads
57.3 mi
01h 07m
To Crestwood
57.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Walton Avenue

    2514 ft · 2 min · Walton Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    658 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue

    2178 ft · 1 min · South Ashland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1403 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Tates Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rebecca Drive

    1310 ft · 47 sec · Rebecca Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shirlee Drive

    132 m · 20 sec · Shirlee Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Glendover Road

    2439 ft · 1 min · Glendover Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Glendover Road

    792 ft · 27 sec · Glendover Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jesselin Drive

    68 m · 8 sec · Jesselin Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jesselin Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 89%
Winchester Road
3.21 mi · 3%
Tates Creek Road
1.48 mi · 1%
I 75 South
1.47 mi · 1%
Glendover Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Walton Avenue
0.48 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 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 07m from Meads
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Mostly Clear near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Meads and 57.5 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meads and Mostly Clear near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lick, 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 Salt Lick.

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 101.71 mi (163.68 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
Crestwood

#2 Crestwood

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

Population5,111
Coordinates38.0098000, -84.5110500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Crestwood (-84.51105, 38.0098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.55
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.27 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.22 $34.45
Premium $4.65 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $5.30 $21.48 $42.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Crestwood. The current time is 09:38:08.

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.