How far is Meads, KY from Harrodsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Harrodsburg, KY is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
150.03 mi
02h 53m
Flight
124.45 mi
200.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.03 mi
Kilometers
241.45 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrodsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Harrodsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Meads
74.9 mi
01h 26m
To Harrodsburg
75.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

    1343 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Lexington Street

    683 ft · 16 sec · West Lexington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 68%
US 127 South
15 mi · 10%
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 8%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 2%
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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 26m from Meads
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrodsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Meads and 75.1 miles from Harrodsburg.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrodsburg.

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 Harrodsburg. Straight-line distance: 124.45 mi (200.29 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
Harrodsburg

#2 Harrodsburg

City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America

Population8,544
Coordinates37.7623000, -84.8432900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Harrodsburg (-84.84329, 37.7623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.27
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $21.13 $42.27
Mid-grade $4.56 $24.12 $48.24
Premium $5.00 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $6.12 $32.36 $64.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Harrodsburg. The current time is 12:59:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.