How far is Meads, KY from Versailles, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Versailles, KY is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.21 mi
02h 24m
Flight
112.46 mi
180.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.46 mi
Kilometers
180.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.51 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Versailles
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Fri, Oct 16, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-10-15T19:54
Arrive Versailles
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Meads
62.5 mi
01h 12m
To Versailles
62.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 82%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 5%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 4%
Lexington Road
4.47 mi · 4%
I 64 West
2.43 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 12m from Meads
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Versailles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Meads and 62.7 miles from Versailles.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meads and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Versailles.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.99 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
Versailles

#2 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Versailles (-84.72995, 38.05258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $17.66
Round trip
$35.32
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $17.66 $35.32
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.16 $40.31
Premium $5.00 $22.09 $44.18
Diesel $6.12 $27.04 $54.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Versailles. The current time is 19:54:28.

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.