How far is Meads, KY from Mount Vernon, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Mount Vernon, KY is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.52 mi
02h 11m
Flight
100.58 mi
161.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.52 mi
Kilometers
181.09 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Salt Lick
KY

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

From Meads
56.2 mi
01h 05m
To Mount Vernon
56.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Mount Vernon.

  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 left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Walton Avenue

    2514 ft · 2 min · Walton Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    658 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Ashland Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive

    54 m · 15 sec · Sunset Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kastle Road

    1149 ft · 39 sec · Kastle Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kastle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 91%
Winchester Road
3.21 mi · 3%
I 75 South
1.47 mi · 1%
South Ashland Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Walton Avenue
0.48 mi
US 60
0.27 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 05m from Meads
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Meads and 56.4 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meads and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 100.58 mi (161.86 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
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,375
Coordinates38.0256300, -84.4952200
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Mount Vernon (-84.49522, 38.02563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Mount Vernon. The current time is 03:14:23.

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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.