How far is Meads, KY from Wurtland, KY?
The driving distance from Meads, KY to Wurtland, KY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads and Wurtland.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Route 60
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Continue on 13th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · 13th Street
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Turn slight left onto Blackburn Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Blackburn Avenue
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Continue on Wheatley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wheatley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoods Creek Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Hoods Creek Pike
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Heaberlin Road
1434 ft · 1 min · Heaberlin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wurtland Avenue
568 ft · 16 sec · Wurtland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wurtland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and Wurtland.
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.
Longest stretch
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7.91 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Meads and Sunny near Wurtland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meads to Wurtland?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Meads and 7.8 miles from Wurtland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meads and Sunny near Wurtland.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meads and Wurtland. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.45 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 Wurtland
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 38.5503600, -82.7779400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wurtland (-82.77794, 38.55036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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