How far is Meads, KY from Lakeside Park, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Lakeside Park, KY is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
133.11 mi
03h 00m
Flight
109.11 mi
175.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.11 mi
Kilometers
214.22 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-17T15:29
Arrive Lakeside Park
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
66.5 mi
01h 30m
To Lakeside Park
66.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Lakeside Park.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1904 ft · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Licking Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1303: Turkeyfoot Road

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Turkeyfoot Road

    2427 ft · 1 min · Turkeyfoot Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hudson Avenue

    956 ft · 44 sec · Hudson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Evergreen Court

    91 m · 13 sec · Evergreen Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 82%
US Route 60
12.2 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.29 mi · 3%
Licking Pike
1.78 mi · 1%
Turkeyfoot Road
0.46 mi
KY 1303
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 30m from Meads
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Lakeside Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to Lakeside Park?

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Meads and 66.6 miles from Lakeside Park.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Lakeside Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Lakeside Park. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.6 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
Lakeside Park

#2 Lakeside Park

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,753
Coordinates39.0356200, -84.5691100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Lakeside Park (-84.56911, 39.03562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Lakeside Park. The current time is 15:29:15.

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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.