How far is Northfield, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Northfield, KY to Meads, KY is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Meads.
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Start on Stannye Court
84 m · 14 sec · Stannye Court
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Turn right onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 34 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
656 ft · 26 sec · Newmarket Drive
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Turn right onto Harwood Road
96 m · 14 sec · Harwood Road
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Continue on Northfield Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Northfield Drive
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Continue on Northfield Drive
128 m · 20 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
892 ft · 32 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 264 West
1627 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matthews, Middletown
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville, Middletown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
2651 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2188 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US Route 60
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60
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Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Meads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Northfield and Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Meads?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 89.7 miles from Northfield and 90 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Sunny near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Meads. Straight-line distance: 159.1 mi (256.05 km).
#1 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meads
A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4125800, -82.7090500 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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