How far is Meads, KY from Reidland, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Reidland, KY is about 360.5 miles (580.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.4 miles (535 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Reidland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Reidland.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Turn left onto Park Road
1535 ft · 47 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Reidland Rd
19 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Reidland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Reidland?
The road trip is about 360.5 miles (580.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from Meads and 180.5 miles from Reidland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.4 miles (535 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.97 one way or $95.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Reidland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidland.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Reidland. Straight-line distance: 332.44 mi (535.01 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 Reidland
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 37.0175600, -88.5314300 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reidland (-88.53143, 37.01756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.97 | $95.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.47 | $134.93 |
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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