How far is Meads, KY from Paris, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Paris, KY is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Paris.
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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
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Us 460, KY 11: Mount Sterling, Paris
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1 km · 56 sec · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Paris Pike
7.3 mi · 11 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Mount Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Mount Sterling Road
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Continue on Main Street
1451 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Middletown Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · North Middletown Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
2140 ft · 43 sec · Bank Row Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
82 m · 17 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
75 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Paris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Route 60
Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Paris?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Meads and 50.2 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Meads and Chance Rain Showers near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
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 Morehead.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Paris. Straight-line distance: 84.87 mi (136.58 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 Paris
County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,719 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.2529900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-84.25299, 38.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.00 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $17.69 | $35.39 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
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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