How far is Meads, KY from Sebree, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Sebree, KY is about 306 miles (492.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.98 mi
06h 00m
Flight
268.18 mi
431.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.18 mi
Kilometers
431.59 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.98 mi
Kilometers
492.42 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Meads
152.8 mi
03h 00m
To Sebree
153.2 mi
03h 00m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam

    2337 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 23 sec · East Union Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1283 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 231 N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Livermore Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Livermore Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street

    651 ft · 11 sec · Henton Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1406 ft · 26 sec · 7th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · Morton Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    26.3 mi · 39 min · East Broadway Street

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    2165 ft · 42 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto College Street

    950 ft · 21 sec · College Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    14 m · 2 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 33%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 24%
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 19%
East Broadway Street
26.7 mi · 9%
Livermore Road
12.8 mi · 4%
I 165 North
6.32 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
268.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
03h 00m from Meads
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Sebree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306 miles (492.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Meads and 153.2 miles from Sebree.

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

The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 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 $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meads and Sebree, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Sebree. Straight-line distance: 268.18 mi (431.59 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
Sebree

#2 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Sebree (-87.52862, 37.60699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.87 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.45
21.6 gal · 81.74 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.73 $81.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.93 $91.86
Premium $4.65 $50.26 $100.53
Diesel $5.30 $57.28 $114.57

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meads, KY and Sebree, KY. The current time in Meads is 08:02:01, although it is 07:02:01 in Sebree.

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.