How far is Park Hills, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Park Hills, KY to Meads, KY is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
134.15 mi
02h 31m
Flight
108.28 mi
174.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.28 mi
Kilometers
174.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.15 mi
Kilometers
215.89 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Park Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Hills
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Meads
Fri, Apr 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Hills
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 Park Hills
67 mi
01h 15m
To Meads
67.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Park Hills and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Hills and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    3052 ft · 2 min · Amsterdam Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sleepy Hollow Road

    2070 ft · 53 sec · Sleepy Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway

    842 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kyles Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kyles Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Highland Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Pike

    2816 ft · 58 sec · Madison Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Newport

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

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

    663 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Hills 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 81%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Highway
2.73 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
Highland Pike
1.42 mi · 1%
Licking Pike
1.4 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 15m from Park Hills
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Hills 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 Park Hills to Meads?

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 67 miles from Park Hills and 67.2 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Park Hills and Meads. Straight-line distance: 108.28 mi (174.26 km).

Park Hills

#1 Park Hills

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,995
Coordinates39.0714500, -84.5321700
Altitude229
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: (-84.532076, 39.071451)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 Park Hills and Meads. The current time is 14:01:28.

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.