How far is Meads, KY from Greenup, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Greenup, KY is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.57 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.88 mi
20.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.88 mi
Kilometers
20.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.89 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenup
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Greenup
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meads
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Russell
KY

City in the U.

From Meads
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Greenup
9.3 mi
00h 14m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Route 60

  5. 5

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Blackburn Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blackburn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Wheatley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wheatley Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoods Creek Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hoods Creek Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
2.56 mi · 14%
13th Street
2.21 mi · 12%
Blackburn Avenue
0.97 mi · 5%
Wheatley Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Hoods Creek Pike
0.67 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
00h 14m from Meads
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Greenup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Meads and 9.3 miles from Greenup.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

6 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

25 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

32 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

93 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Greenup. Straight-line distance: 12.88 mi (20.73 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenup

Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,100
Coordinates38.5731300, -82.8301700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Greenup (-82.83017, 38.57313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 Greenup. The current time is 00:06:43.

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.