How far is Meads, KY from Irvine, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Irvine, KY is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.7 mi
02h 14m
Flight
84.58 mi
136.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.58 mi
Kilometers
136.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.7 mi
Kilometers
174.94 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Irvine
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Lakeview Heights
KY

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

From Meads
54.3 mi
01h 07m
To Irvine
54.4 mi
01h 07m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Us 460, KY 11: Mount Sterling, Paris

    1439 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maysville Road

    2364 ft · 49 sec · Maysville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Bank Street

    2223 ft · 38 sec · South Bank Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Levee Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Levee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Black Creek Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Black Creek Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Irvine Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Winchester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
74.3 mi · 68%
Levee Road
9.99 mi · 9%
Winchester Road
5.61 mi · 5%
Spout Springs Road
5.05 mi · 5%
Black Creek Road
4.09 mi · 4%
Irvine Road
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Heights
01h 07m from Meads
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Irvine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Meads and 54.4 miles from Irvine.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

60 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

79 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

97 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 84.58 mi (136.12 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
Irvine

#2 Irvine

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,289
Coordinates37.7006400, -83.9738100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Irvine (-83.97381, 37.70064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 Irvine. The current time is 06:19:23.

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.