How far is Meads, KY from Falmouth, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Falmouth, KY is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
111.14 mi
02h 35m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.14 mi
Kilometers
178.87 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-05-02T08:25
Arrive Falmouth
Sat, May 2, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Vanceburg
KY

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Meads
55.5 mi
01h 17m
To Falmouth
55.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    39.2 mi · 53 min · AA Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Frankfort Street

    3058 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Brooksville-Powersville Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Powersville Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powersville Willow Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Powersville-Willow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Powersville-Willow Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Willow Neave Road

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Willow Neave Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    148 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
65.5 mi · 59%
Willow Neave Road
12.3 mi · 11%
US Route 60
12.2 mi · 11%
Brooksville-Powersville Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Powersville-Willow Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Powersville Willow Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

39.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanceburg
01h 17m from Meads
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Mostly Sunny near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Vanceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Meads and 55.6 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vanceburg

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

34 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

79 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 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
Falmouth

#2 Falmouth

City in Kentucky

Population2,086
Coordinates38.6767400, -84.3302100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Falmouth (-84.33021, 38.67674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Falmouth. The current time is 08:25:08.

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.