How far is Oakbrook, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Oakbrook, KY to Meads, KY is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
139.75 mi
02h 34m
Flight
114.01 mi
183.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.01 mi
Kilometers
183.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.75 mi
Kilometers
224.9 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Oakbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakbrook
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakbrook
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
Maysville
KY

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

From Oakbrook
70.4 mi
01h 17m
To Meads
69.3 mi
01h 17m

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 EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
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 Oakbrook and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakbrook Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oakbrook Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Burlington Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati

    2108 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville

    663 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 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 Oakbrook 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 78%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
5.88 mi · 4%
I 71 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
2.2 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

AA Highway

Continue on AA Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 52m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 17m from Oakbrook
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakbrook and Sunny near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Oakbrook and 69.3 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maysville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

3 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

84 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakbrook and Meads. Straight-line distance: 114.01 mi (183.48 km).

Oakbrook

#1 Oakbrook

Census designated place

Population9,036
Coordinates38.9997800, -84.6852200
Altitude265
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: Oakbrook Drive (-84.685124, 38.999813)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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

There is no time difference between Oakbrook and Meads. The current time is 01:52:32.

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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.