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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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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.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
57.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Blankenbaker Parkway
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Blankenbaker Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shelbyville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Lyndon Lane
3230 ft · 2 min · Lyndon Lane
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Turn right onto Roland Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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 Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 157.13 mi (252.88 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 Lyndon
City in the United States
| Population | 11,445 |
| Coordinates | 38.2567400, -85.6016300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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