How far is Meads, KY from Hendron, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Hendron, KY is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.44 mi
06h 53m
Flight
337.08 mi
542.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
337.08 mi
Kilometers
542.48 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.44 mi
Kilometers
594.55 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, Apr 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-12T07:58
Arrive Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Meads
184.4 mi
03h 26m
To Hendron
185 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lone Oak Road

    803 ft · 21 sec · Lone Oak Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Mayfield Road

    2156 ft · 46 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    105 m · 19 sec · Summit Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto At Massa Drive

    720 ft · 31 sec · At Massa Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · At Massa Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
136 mi · 37%
US Route 60
102 mi · 28%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 20%
I 24 West
34.6 mi · 9%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
337.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
03h 26m from Meads
Leave By
10:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Mostly Sunny near Hendron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Meads and 185 miles from Hendron.

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

The direct path is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.17 one way or $98.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Hendron, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Hendron. Straight-line distance: 337.08 mi (542.48 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
Hendron

#2 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Hendron (-88.62922, 37.0395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.35 L · about $49.17
Round trip
$98.35
26.08 gal · 98.7 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.17 $98.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.46 $110.92
Premium $4.65 $60.69 $121.38
Diesel $5.30 $69.16 $138.33

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meads, KY and Hendron, KY. The current time in Meads is 07:58:11, although it is 06:58:11 in Hendron.

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.