How far is Meads, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Shepherdsville.
-
1
Start on the route
17 m · 4 sec
-
2
Continue on Midland Trail Road
108 m · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road
-
3
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
-
4
Turn right onto US Route 60
1389 ft · 29 sec · US Route 60
-
5
Continue on US Route 60
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 60
-
6
Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
7
Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.9 mi · 1 hr
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1751 ft · 43 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Mount Washington, Shepherdsville
1 km · 1 min
-
16
Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
-
17
Turn left onto South Buckman Street
917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street
-
18
Turn left onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Shepherdsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Mostly Cloudy near Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Meads and 97.2 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.59 one way or $57.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Mostly Cloudy near Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.92 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 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.17 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $32.46 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $35.45 | $70.90 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $43.72 | $87.45 |
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 · Sep 23, 2026