How far is Meads, KY from Hickman, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Hickman, KY is about 417.4 miles (671.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.1 miles (606.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Hickman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Hickman.
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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
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Fulton
1384 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Nolan Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nolan Avenue
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Turn left
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Troy Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Troy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Troy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Hickman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Hickman?
The road trip is about 417.4 miles (671.8 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.4 miles from Meads and 209 miles from Hickman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.1 miles (606.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 $55.55 one way or $111.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Hickman, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.
Stop Ideas Near Sonora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sonora.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 377.09 mi (606.86 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 Hickman
City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,105 |
| Coordinates | 36.5711700, -89.1861800 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickman (-89.18618, 36.57117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 672 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $55.55 | $111.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.65 | $125.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.55 | $137.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.13 | $156.26 |
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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