How far is Morganfield, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Morganfield, KY to Meads, KY is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
332.86 mi
05h 15m
Flight
287.75 mi
463.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.75 mi
Kilometers
463.09 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.86 mi
Kilometers
535.69 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganfield
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 2:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodland Hills
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

From Morganfield
166.2 mi
02h 37m
To Meads
166.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morgan Street

    2208 ft · 37 sec · North Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

    748 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville

    2451 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
276 mi · 83%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 6%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
North Morgan Street
0.42 mi
US 60
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
287.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
02h 37m from Morganfield
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morganfield and Sunny near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Morganfield and 166.6 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.31 one way or $88.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morganfield and Meads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morganfield and Sunny near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

21 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganfield and Meads. Straight-line distance: 287.75 mi (463.09 km).

Morganfield

#1 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
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: East Main Street (-87.916486, 37.683583)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.46 L · about $44.31
Round trip
$88.62
23.5 gal · 88.92 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.31 $88.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.97 $99.95
Premium $4.65 $54.68 $109.37
Diesel $5.30 $62.32 $124.64

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morganfield, KY and Meads, KY. The current time in Morganfield is 01:06:52, although it is 02:06:52 in Meads.

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.