How far is Meads, KY from Pineville, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Pineville, KY is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Pineville.
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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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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
55.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Louisa Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
674 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
42.3 mi · 48 min
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Continue on Hal Rogers Parkway
15 mi · 17 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Harlan Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Harlan Road
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Turn right onto Middle Fork Road
10.7 mi · 19 min · Middle Fork Road
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Continue on Middle Fork Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Middle Fork Road
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Turn sharp right onto Straight Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Straight Creek Road
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Continue on Stoney Fork Road
12.6 mi · 22 min · Stoney Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on Jones Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Jones Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Pineville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisa Road
Turn right onto Louisa Road
55.9 mi · 01h 04m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Pineville?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Meads and 90.3 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
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 Wayland.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 126.17 mi (203.05 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 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,692 |
| Coordinates | 36.7620300, -83.6949200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-83.69492, 36.76203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.77 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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