How far is Monticello, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Monticello, KY to Meads, KY is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.63 mi
01h 57m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.3 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Tue, Nov 10, 7:57 AM EST
Return by in Monticello
Tue, Nov 10, 9:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Meads
Tue, Nov 10, 7:57 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
9:30 PM EST
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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Monticello
57.5 mi
00h 58m
To Meads
60.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Halifax Drive

    154 m · 20 sec · Halifax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holwyn Road

    1138 ft · 41 sec · Holwyn Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Keithshire Way

    1 km · 1 min · Keithshire Way

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Reynolds Road

    9 m · 1 sec · West Reynolds Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Reynolds Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Reynolds Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    1079 ft · 22 sec · Nicholasville Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
94.9 mi · 81%
Man O War Boulevard
4.92 mi · 4%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 3%
New Circle Road
2.67 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
West Reynolds Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Haley Road

Keep slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
00h 58m from Monticello
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Monticello and Sunny near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Monticello and 60.1 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Monticello and Sunny near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Meads. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.53 km).

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#1 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9923000, -84.5502200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Halifax Drive (-84.550067, 37.99254)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.19
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $15.60 $31.19
Mid-grade $4.35 $18.05 $36.10
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.67
Diesel $6.05 $25.09 $50.18

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Meads. The current time is 05:59:38.

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.