How far is Meads, KY from Lyndon, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Lyndon, KY is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.56 mi
03h 16m
Flight
157.13 mi
252.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.13 mi
Kilometers
252.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.56 mi
Kilometers
282.54 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Wed, Sep 23, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Wed, Sep 23, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-09-23T13:18
Arrive Lyndon
Wed, Sep 23, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
87.6 mi
01h 38m
To Lyndon
87.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Blankenbaker Parkway

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  13. 13

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lyndon Lane

    3230 ft · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roland Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 58%
I 64 West
64.3 mi · 37%
Shelbyville Road
2.84 mi · 2%
Blankenbaker Parkway
1.77 mi · 1%
Lyndon Lane
0.61 mi
Midland Trail Road
0.07 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 38m from Meads
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 87.6 miles from Meads and 87.9 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Mostly Cloudy near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 157.13 mi (252.88 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
Lyndon

#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $25.84
Round trip
$51.67
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $25.84 $51.67
Mid-grade $4.74 $29.33 $58.66
Premium $5.18 $32.03 $64.07
Diesel $6.38 $39.51 $79.02

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Lyndon. The current time is 13:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.