How far is Meads, KY from Morganfield, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 334 miles (537.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Morganfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Morganfield.
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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
73.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
884 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
2455 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
789 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
1305 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
19.1 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Morganfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Morganfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Morganfield?
The road trip is about 334 miles (537.6 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Meads and 167.3 miles from Morganfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Morganfield, 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 Morganfield.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 287.75 mi (463.09 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 Morganfield
City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.6833800, -87.9166900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $3.77 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.14 | $100.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.87 | $109.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.53 | $125.07 |
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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