How far is Verona, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Verona, KY to Meads, KY is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Verona and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona and Meads.
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Start on Glencoe-Verona Road
26 m · 3 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
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Turn right onto Lebanon-Crittenden Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lebanon-Crittenden Road
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Continue on Lebanon Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn right onto Violet Road
571 ft · 15 sec · Violet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Lexington
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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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 Verona and Meads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Verona and Mostly Cloudy near Meads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Verona to Meads?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Verona and 52.1 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Verona and Mostly Cloudy near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Meads. Straight-line distance: 109.03 mi (175.47 km).
#1 Verona
Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184000, -84.6607800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.83 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
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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