How far is Meads, KY from Middlesboro, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Middlesboro, KY is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Middlesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Middlesboro.
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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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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
55.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Louisa Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
674 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
42.3 mi · 48 min
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Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
15 mi · 17 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harlan Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Harlan Road
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Turn right onto Middle Fork Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Middle Fork Road
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Continue on Middle Fork Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Middle Fork Road
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Turn sharp right onto Straight Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Straight Creek Road
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Continue on Stoney Fork Road
12.6 mi · 22 min · Stoney Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on Jones Avenue
3054 ft · 1 min · Jones Avenue
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Turn left onto Bob Madon Bypass
4.6 mi · 5 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Continue on Wilderness Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road
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Continue on 12th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto 21st Street
155 m · 28 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Lothbury Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Lothbury Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lothbury Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Middlesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisa Road
Turn right onto Louisa Road
55.9 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meads and Sunny near Middlesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Middlesboro?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Hindman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Meads and 96.5 miles from Middlesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meads and Sunny near Middlesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Middlesboro. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.41 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 Middlesboro
City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 10,730 |
| Coordinates | 36.6084200, -83.7165800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesboro (-83.71658, 36.60842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $4.00 | $27.21 | $54.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $34.04 | $68.07 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
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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