How far is Meads, KY from Orchard Grass Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Orchard Grass Hills, KY is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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
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City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Orchard Grass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Orchard Grass Hills.
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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
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
2445 ft · 46 sec · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Mercy Drive
72 m · 5 sec · Mount Mercy Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue
1571 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard
2180 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sideoats Drive
115 m · 22 sec · Sideoats Drive
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Turn left onto Woodreed Court
735 ft · 32 sec · Woodreed Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodreed Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Orchard Grass Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Orchard Grass Hills?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Meads and 89.4 miles from Orchard Grass Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 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 Orchard Grass Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Orchard Grass Hills. Straight-line distance: 152.47 mi (245.37 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 Orchard Grass Hills
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 38.3236800, -85.5213500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Grass Hills (-85.52135, 38.32368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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