How far is Meads, KY from Shelbyville, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Shelbyville, KY is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Shelbyville.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
39.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville
1314 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Eden Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
580 ft · 10 sec · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
25 m · 2 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Shelbyville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Meads and Cloudy near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Meads and 77.9 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meads and Cloudy near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 137.02 mi (220.51 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 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 16,790 |
| Coordinates | 38.2120100, -85.2235700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-85.22357, 38.21201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.83 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $33.40 | $66.79 |
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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