How far is Meads, KY from Masonville, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Masonville, KY is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
281.6 mi
05h 24m
Flight
240.81 mi
387.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.81 mi
Kilometers
387.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.6 mi
Kilometers
453.19 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Masonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Masonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Meads
140.6 mi
02h 42m
To Masonville
141 mi
02h 42m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam

    2337 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 23 sec · East Union Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1283 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 231 N

    17.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 231 N

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Masonville Habit Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 36%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 26%
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 21%
US Highway 231 N
17.2 mi · 6%
I 165 North
6.32 mi · 2%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
02h 42m from Meads
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Masonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Meads and 141 miles from Masonville.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Masonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Masonville. Straight-line distance: 240.81 mi (387.54 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
Masonville

#2 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Masonville (-87.03472, 37.67505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.61 L · about $37.48
Round trip
$74.97
19.88 gal · 75.22 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.48 $74.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.27 $84.55
Premium $4.65 $46.26 $92.52
Diesel $5.30 $52.72 $105.44

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meads, KY and Masonville, KY. The current time in Meads is 06:53:34, although it is 05:53:34 in Masonville.

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.