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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.59 mi
03h 21m
Flight
152.47 mi
245.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.47 mi
Kilometers
245.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.59 mi
Kilometers
287.42 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchard Grass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-19T06:00
Arrive Orchard Grass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
89.2 mi
01h 40m
To Orchard Grass Hills
89.4 mi
01h 40m

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
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

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.

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  16. 16

    Continue on La Grange Road

    2445 ft · 46 sec · La Grange Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mount Mercy Drive

    72 m · 5 sec · Mount Mercy Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue

    1571 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard

    2180 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sideoats Drive

    115 m · 22 sec · Sideoats Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Woodreed Court

    735 ft · 32 sec · Woodreed Court

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 57%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 35%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.48 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
1.74 mi · 1%
Ballardsville Road
1.27 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.94 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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 40m from Meads
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

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).

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#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Orchard Grass Hills

#2 Orchard Grass Hills

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,786
Coordinates38.3236800, -85.5213500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Orchard Grass Hills (-85.52135, 38.32368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Orchard Grass Hills. The current time is 06:00:50.

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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.