How far is Meads, KY from Glasgow, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Glasgow, KY is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Glasgow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Glasgow.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Road
2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Continue on Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Burkesville Road
138 m · 8 sec · Burkesville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Glasgow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Route 60
Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Partly Sunny near Glasgow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Glasgow?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Meads and 122.2 miles from Glasgow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.40 one way or $68.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Glasgow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Partly Sunny near Glasgow.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 200.57 mi (322.79 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 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-85.91192, 36.99588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.40 | $68.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $39.26 | $78.52 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $43.03 | $86.07 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $52.67 | $105.33 |
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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