How far is Meads, KY from Verona, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Verona, KY is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.92 mi
03h 09m
Flight
109.03 mi
175.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.03 mi
Kilometers
175.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.92 mi
Kilometers
270.24 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 9:03 PM EST
Return by in Meads
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-11-06T17:54
Arrive Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 9:03 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Meads
83.9 mi
01h 34m
To Verona
84 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    48.2 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 491: Crittenden

    1794 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Violet Road

    1303 ft · 33 sec · Violet Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glencoe-Verona Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 61%
I 75 North
48.2 mi · 29%
I 64 West
6.93 mi · 4%
KY 491
0.34 mi
Violet Road
0.25 mi
Midland Trail Road
0.07 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 34m from Meads
Leave By
10:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meads and Partly Cloudy near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Meads and 84 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meads and Partly Cloudy near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Verona. Straight-line distance: 109.03 mi (175.47 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
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#2 Verona

Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8184000, -84.6607800
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Verona (-84.66078, 38.8184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.71
Round trip
$45.42
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $22.71 $45.42
Mid-grade $4.42 $26.20 $52.41
Premium $4.85 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $6.08 $36.07 $72.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Verona. The current time is 17:54:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.