How far is Meads, KY from Providence, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Providence, KY is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Providence.
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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
39.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville
1314 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Eden Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road
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Continue on Boone Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road
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Continue on Eminence Pike
8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eminence Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eminence Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1517 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsburg Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Campbellsburg Road
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Continue on Main Street
1650 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Carrollton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn slight left
121 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Wiley Road
14 m · 2 sec · Wiley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wiley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Providence.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Providence?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 90.7 miles from Meads and 91 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Providence.
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 Providence. Straight-line distance: 136.3 mi (219.35 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 Providence
Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5745100, -85.2210700 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-85.22107, 38.57451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 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 | $3.76 | $24.09 | $48.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.63 | $61.27 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $38.75 | $77.51 |
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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