How far is Meads, KY from Saint Dennis, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
191.19 mi
03h 38m
Flight
170.78 mi
274.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.78 mi
Kilometers
274.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.19 mi
Kilometers
307.69 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Dennis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T08:27
Arrive Saint Dennis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:42 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
95.4 mi
01h 49m
To Saint Dennis
95.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Saint Dennis.

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Shawnee Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1934: Cane Run Road, Ralph Avenue

    1693 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cane Run Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cane Run Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Crums Lane

    109 m · 10 sec · South Crums Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lynnview Drive

    2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynnview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 54%
I 64 West
69 mi · 36%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10.8 mi · 6%
Shawnee Expressway
2.21 mi · 1%
Cane Run Road
1.19 mi · 1%
I 264 West
0.74 mi
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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 49m from Meads
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to Saint Dennis?

The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 95.4 miles from Meads and 95.8 miles from Saint Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Saint Dennis. Straight-line distance: 170.78 mi (274.84 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
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#2 Saint Dennis

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Saint Dennis (-85.8458, 38.1884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Saint Dennis. The current time is 08:27:53.

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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.