How far is Meads, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Lebanon.
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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
29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Lebanon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Meads and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Meads and 88 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Meads and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 150.25 mi (241.8 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 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.80 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $27.31 | $54.61 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $30.04 | $60.09 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $37.66 | $75.31 |
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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