How far is Pine Knot, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Pine Knot, KY to Meads, KY is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Knot and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knot and Meads.
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Start on Railroad Drive
19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive
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Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5
1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5
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Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur
827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur
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Turn left onto US Route 27
26.4 mi · 30 min · US Route 27
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1441 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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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 Pine Knot and Meads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pine Knot and Mostly Sunny near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Knot to Meads?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Pine Knot and 102.3 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pine Knot and Mostly 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 Pine Knot and Meads. Straight-line distance: 154.25 mi (248.24 km).
#1 Pine Knot
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 36.6509100, -84.4385500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.92 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
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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