How far is Mount Vernon, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Meads, KY is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.23 mi
01h 51m
Flight
100.58 mi
161.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.23 mi
Kilometers
180.61 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:30 PM EDT
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 Mount Vernon
55.9 mi
00h 55m
To Meads
56.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on Kastle Road

    1149 ft · 41 sec · Kastle Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive

    54 m · 15 sec · Sunset Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Ashland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    658 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walton Avenue

    2514 ft · 1 min · Walton Avenue

  6. 6

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

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1105 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 89%
Winchester Road
3.37 mi · 3%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
South Ashland Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.57 mi · 1%
Walton Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
00h 55m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Meads?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 55.9 miles from Mount Vernon and 56.3 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers 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 Mount Vernon and Meads. Straight-line distance: 100.58 mi (161.86 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,375
Coordinates38.0256300, -84.4952200
Altitude308
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: Kastle Road (-84.495318, 38.025685)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.99 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.92 gal · 29.98 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.65 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 Mount Vernon and Meads. The current time is 01:32:59.

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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.