How far is Meads, KY from Salyersville, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Salyersville, KY is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.38 mi
01h 30m
Flight
49.62 mi
79.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.62 mi
Kilometers
79.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.38 mi
Kilometers
122.92 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salyersville
Sun, May 3, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, May 3, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-05-03T04:51
Arrive Salyersville
Sun, May 3, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Louisa
KY

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

From Meads
38.2 mi
00h 45m
To Salyersville
38.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2984 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

    1678 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Louisa Road

    49.1 mi · 56 min · Louisa Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1123 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
49.4 mi · 65%
US Route 60
8.79 mi · 12%
Mountain Parkway
3.44 mi · 5%
US 23
0.32 mi
Midland Trail Road
0.07 mi
Marsh Hill Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Turn right onto Louisa Road

49.1 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 45m from Meads
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Meads and Widespread Frost near Salyersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Meads and 38.2 miles from Salyersville.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Meads and Widespread Frost near Salyersville.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

74 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

88 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Salyersville. Straight-line distance: 49.62 mi (79.86 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
Salyersville

#2 Salyersville

City in Magoffin County, Kentucky

Population1,639
Coordinates37.7525900, -83.0687800
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Salyersville (-83.06878, 37.75259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Salyersville. The current time is 04:51:38.

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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.