How far is Meads, KY from Cynthiana, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Cynthiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Cynthiana.
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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
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Us 460, KY 11: Mount Sterling, Paris
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1 km · 56 sec · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Paris Pike
7.3 mi · 11 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Mount Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Mount Sterling Road
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Continue on Main Street
1451 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Middletown Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · North Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Millersburg Road
935 ft · 18 sec · Millersburg Road
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Turn left onto Paris By-Pass Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Paris By-Pass Road
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Take the exit right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Continue on South Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Cynthiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Route 60
Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cynthiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Cynthiana?
The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 57.2 miles from Meads and 57.3 miles from Cynthiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cynthiana.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
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 Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 85.84 mi (138.14 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 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.17 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $20.91 | $41.81 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
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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