How far is Versailles, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Meads, KY is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
125.04 mi
02h 02m
Flight
112.46 mi
180.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.46 mi
Kilometers
180.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.04 mi
Kilometers
201.24 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-10-15T19:54
Arrive Meads
Thu, Oct 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Versailles
62.4 mi
01h 01m
To Meads
62.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
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 Versailles and Meads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Lexington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  4. 4

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

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

    2515 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60

    2188 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Route 60

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

    125 m · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 80%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 5%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 4%
Lexington Road
4.4 mi · 4%
I 75 South
2.11 mi · 2%
US Route 60
2.04 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 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 01m from Versailles
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Meads?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Versailles and 62.6 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.62 one way or $35.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Versailles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Meads. Straight-line distance: 112.46 mi (180.99 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
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: Lexington Street (-84.729911, 38.052834)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $17.62
Round trip
$35.24
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $17.62 $35.24
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $5.00 $22.04 $44.08
Diesel $6.12 $26.98 $53.95

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 Versailles and Meads. The current time is 19:54:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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