How far is Meads, KY from Midway, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Midway, KY is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
316.66 mi
05h 56m
Flight
290.62 mi
467.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.62 mi
Kilometers
467.7 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.66 mi
Kilometers
509.61 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
5:06 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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Meads
158.1 mi
02h 58m
To Midway
158.6 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 109: Dawson Springs, Providence

    1827 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Charleston Road

    1114 ft · 22 sec · Charleston Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Arcadia Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Dawson Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Dawson Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jones-Keeney Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
112 mi · 35%
US Route 60
102 mi · 32%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 23%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 2%
Dawson Road
4.92 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 1%
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
290.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
02h 58m from Meads
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Meads and 158.6 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Meads and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Midway. Straight-line distance: 290.62 mi (467.7 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
Midway

#2 Midway

Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.3 L · about $42.12
Round trip
$84.24
22.34 gal · 84.6 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.12 $84.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.51 $95.01
Premium $4.65 $51.99 $103.97
Diesel $5.30 $59.25 $118.49

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meads, KY and Midway, KY. The current time in Meads is 17:13:22, although it is 16:13:22 in Midway.

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.