How far is Meads, KY from Owingsville, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
67.6 mi
01h 17m
Flight
60.14 mi
96.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.14 mi
Kilometers
96.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.6 mi
Kilometers
108.79 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Olive Hill
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Meads
33.7 mi
00h 38m
To Owingsville
33.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Salt Lick, Owingsville

    2260 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Midland Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · Midland Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on East High Street

    2018 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Suddith Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Suddith Street

  13. 13

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

    640 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Owingsville.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
60.7 mi · 90%
Midland Trail
2.05 mi · 3%
US 60
0.43 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Suddith Street
0.15 mi
East Main Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

US Route 60

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive Hill
00h 38m from Meads
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Olive Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Meads and 33.9 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Olive Hill

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

50 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

65 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

65 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 60.14 mi (96.79 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
Owingsville

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Owingsville. The current time is 00:27:43.

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.