How far is Meads, KY from Eminence, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Eminence, KY is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
165.75 mi
03h 08m
Flight
133.87 mi
215.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.87 mi
Kilometers
215.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.75 mi
Kilometers
266.75 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eminence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Eminence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
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

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Meads
82.8 mi
01h 34m
To Eminence
83 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Boone Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Eminence Pike

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Avenue

    47 m · 7 sec · Depot Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 62%
I 64 West
46.3 mi · 28%
Eminence Pike
8.69 mi · 5%
Mount Eden Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Boone Station Road
1.24 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 34m from Meads
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Eminence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 82.8 miles from Meads and 83 miles from Eminence.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Eminence.

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 Eminence. Straight-line distance: 133.87 mi (215.44 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
Eminence

#2 Eminence

Town in Kentucky

Population2,566
Coordinates38.3700700, -85.1805100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Eminence (-85.18051, 38.37007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Eminence. The current time is 06:18:52.

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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.