How far is Meads, KY from Worthington, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to Worthington, KY is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.16 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.42 mi
15.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.42 mi
Kilometers
15.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Worthington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meads
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westwood
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States

From Meads
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Worthington
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Route 60

  5. 5

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Blackburn Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blackburn Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Wheatley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wheatley Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoods Creek Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hoods Creek Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pond Run Road

    879 ft · 25 sec · Pond Run Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pond Run Road

    1888 ft · 38 sec · Pond Run Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    1122 ft · 25 sec · Stewart Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Allen Avenue

    141 m · 22 sec · Allen Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fisher Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Fisher Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fisher Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 60
2.56 mi · 19%
13th Street
2.21 mi · 17%
Blackburn Avenue
0.97 mi · 7%
Wheatley Road
0.69 mi · 5%
Hoods Creek Pike
0.67 mi · 5%
Pond Run Road
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.13 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 10m from Meads
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Meads and Rain Showers Likely near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Meads and 6.6 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meads and Rain Showers Likely near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

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

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

3 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

21 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

37 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

90 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 9.42 mi (15.16 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
Worthington

#2 Worthington

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,488
Coordinates38.5484100, -82.7243300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: Worthington (-82.72433, 38.54841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and Worthington. The current time is 09:45:35.

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.