How far is Sebree, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Sebree, KY to Meads, KY is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.16 mi
05h 00m
Flight
268.18 mi
431.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.18 mi
Kilometers
431.59 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.16 mi
Kilometers
494.33 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebree
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive Meads
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebree
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Sebree
153.1 mi
02h 30m
To Meads
154 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Sebree and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    950 ft · 18 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morton Street

    146 m · 14 sec · Morton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1406 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street

    651 ft · 10 sec · Henton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Livermore Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Livermore Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 231 N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1283 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebree and Meads.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 33%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 23%
Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 20%
Jefferson Street
26.7 mi · 9%
7th Street
13.1 mi · 4%
I-165 South
6.62 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
268.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
02h 30m from Sebree
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sebree and Sunny near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.1 miles from Sebree and 154 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.88 one way or $81.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sebree and Meads, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebree and Meads. Straight-line distance: 268.18 mi (431.59 km).

Sebree

#1 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
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: (-87.528614, 37.607032)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.03 L · about $40.88
Round trip
$81.76
21.68 gal · 82.06 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.88 $81.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.10 $92.21
Premium $4.65 $50.45 $100.90
Diesel $5.30 $57.50 $114.99

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sebree, KY and Meads, KY. The current time in Sebree is 23:17:54, although it is 00:17:54 in Meads.

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.