How far is Pioneer Village, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Pioneer Village, KY to Meads, KY is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
186.11 mi
02h 54m
Flight
162.93 mi
262.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.93 mi
Kilometers
262.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.11 mi
Kilometers
299.51 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pioneer Village
2026-04-19T09:51
Arrive Meads
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pioneer Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Pioneer Village
93 mi
01h 27m
To Meads
93.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pioneer Village and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pioneer Village and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on Worth Avenue

    939 ft · 43 sec · Worth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    130 m · 25 sec · Stratford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Preston Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Preston Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pioneer Village 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
162 mi · 87%
Gene Snyder Freeway
13 mi · 7%
North Preston Highway
3.42 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
US 60
0.41 mi
I 265 East
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 27m from Pioneer Village
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pioneer Village and Chance Rain Showers near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pioneer Village to Meads?

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 93 miles from Pioneer Village and 93.1 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pioneer Village and Chance Rain Showers 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 Pioneer Village and Meads. Straight-line distance: 162.93 mi (262.21 km).

Pioneer Village

#1 Pioneer Village

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,978
Coordinates38.0606200, -85.6777400
Altitude167
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: Worth Avenue (-85.677608, 38.060875)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.65 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $5.30 $34.85 $69.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pioneer Village and Meads. The current time is 09:51:38.

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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.