How far is Meads, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.07 mi
04h 02m
Flight
180.48 mi
290.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.48 mi
Kilometers
290.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.07 mi
Kilometers
334.85 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Wed, May 13, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Radcliff
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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

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
Columbus
KY

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
103.9 mi
02h 01m
To Radcliff
104.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Radcliff.

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 49%
Bluegrass Parkway
71.2 mi · 34%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
North Dixie Highway
4.93 mi · 2%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
Ring Road
4.01 mi · 2%
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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
180.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 01m from Meads
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Meads and 104.2 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 180.48 mi (290.45 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
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.79 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.58 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Radcliff. The current time is 21:13:43.

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.