How far is Taylor Mill, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Taylor Mill, KY to Meads, KY is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
130.99 mi
02h 22m
Flight
104.5 mi
168.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.5 mi
Kilometers
168.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.99 mi
Kilometers
210.81 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor Mill
Thu, Oct 15, 8:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor Mill
2026-10-15T15:40
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor Mill
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 Taylor Mill
65.4 mi
01h 11m
To Meads
65.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor Mill and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Mill and Meads.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    155 m · 12 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  5. 5

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

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

    663 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Licking Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Licking Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on AA Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · AA Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2612 ft · 46 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor Mill 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
109 mi · 83%
Carol Malone Boulevard
9.87 mi · 8%
Taylor Mill Road
2.28 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 2%
Licking Pike
1.4 mi · 1%
Ronald Reagan Highway
0.99 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maysville
01h 11m from Taylor Mill
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor Mill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor Mill to Meads?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 65.4 miles from Taylor Mill and 65.6 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor Mill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Taylor Mill and Meads. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.17 km).

Taylor Mill

#1 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
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: Taylor Mill Road (-84.496436, 38.997634)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.91
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.46 $36.91
Mid-grade $4.56 $21.07 $42.13
Premium $5.00 $23.09 $46.18
Diesel $6.12 $28.26 $56.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor Mill and Meads. The current time is 15:40:24.

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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.