How far is Meads, KY from Van Lear, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Van Lear, KY is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and Van Lear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Van Lear.
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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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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
48.4 mi · 55 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn sharp left
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road
149 m · 22 sec · Miller Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Possum Hollow Road
13 m · 2 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Possum Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Van Lear.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisa Road
Turn right onto Louisa Road
48.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Van Lear?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 33 miles from Meads and 32.9 miles from Van Lear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
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 Louisa.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Van Lear. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.45 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 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Lear (-82.75794, 37.77121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.00 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
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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