How far is Meads, KY from Dayton, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Dayton, KY is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Dayton.
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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 right onto Carol Malone Boulevard
1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Turn left onto AA Highway
26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
80.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Cold Spring, Alexandria
2947 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
4 mi · 7 min · Alexandria Pike
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 8: Newport, Bellevue
3089 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
AA Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
80.2 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Dayton?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Meads and 66.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
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 Maysville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 106.63 mi (171.6 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 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-84.47272, 39.11284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $4.00 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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