How far is South Shore, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from South Shore, KY to Meads, KY is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Shore and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Shore and Meads.
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Start on the route
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto AA Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · AA Highway
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Continue on Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 45 sec · Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Kenyon Road
811 ft · 13 sec · Kenyon Road
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Take the exit right toward US 52 East: Ironton
1653 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
2421 ft · 31 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2732 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
3 mi · 5 min · US Route 60
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Continue on US Route 60
2189 ft · 48 sec · 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 South Shore and Meads.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 52 East
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Shore 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 South Shore to Meads?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wurtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from South Shore and 18.1 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Wurtland
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 Wurtland.
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Huntington
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Shore and Meads. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.56 km).
#1 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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