How far is North Corbin, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from North Corbin, KY to Meads, KY is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
176.48 mi
02h 48m
Flight
125.67 mi
202.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.67 mi
Kilometers
202.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.48 mi
Kilometers
284.02 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in North Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Corbin
2026-04-17T17:02
Arrive Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Corbin
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From North Corbin
87.1 mi
01h 24m
To Meads
89.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dixie Highway

    783 ft · 14 sec · West Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Corbin 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
85 mi · 48%
I 75 North
65.6 mi · 37%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 7%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Paris 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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 24m from North Corbin
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Corbin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Corbin to Meads?

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from North Corbin and 89.5 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Corbin and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Corbin and Meads. Straight-line distance: 125.67 mi (202.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Corbin

City in Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,773
Coordinates36.9606400, -84.0932600
Altitude338
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: West Dixie Highway (-84.093178, 36.9606)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.57 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.14 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Corbin and Meads. The current time is 17:02:39.

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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.