How far is Meads, KY from Williamstown, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Williamstown, KY is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.99 mi
02h 47m
Flight
101.28 mi
163 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.28 mi
Kilometers
163 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.99 mi
Kilometers
242.99 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Tue, Apr 28, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-28T08:44
Arrive Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
75.4 mi
01h 23m
To Williamstown
75.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown

    1420 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
102 mi · 68%
I 75 North
36.5 mi · 24%
I 64 West
6.93 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
KY 36
0.27 mi
Stewartsville Road
0.22 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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 23m from Meads
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 75.4 miles from Meads and 75.6 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meads and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.

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 Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 101.28 mi (163 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
Williamstown

#2 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

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 · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Williamstown. The current time is 08:44:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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