How far is Warsaw, KY from Meads, KY?

The driving distance from Warsaw, KY to Meads, KY is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.09 mi
02h 55m
Flight
121.14 mi
194.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.14 mi
Kilometers
194.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.09 mi
Kilometers
285 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Warsaw
88.4 mi
01h 27m
To Meads
88.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Cross Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Main Cross Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Johnson Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Johnson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    963 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 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 Warsaw 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
100 mi · 57%
I 75 South
47.3 mi · 27%
Warsaw Road
14 mi · 8%
Johnson Road
6.45 mi · 4%
US Route 60
2.04 mi · 1%
Sparta Pike
1.06 mi · 1%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 27m from Warsaw
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Warsaw and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Warsaw to Meads?

The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Warsaw and 88.7 miles from Meads.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Warsaw and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Meads. Straight-line distance: 121.14 mi (194.95 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky

Population1,678
Coordinates38.7834000, -84.9016200
Altitude151
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: Main Cross Street (-84.901728, 38.783348)
End: (-82.708783, 38.41275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Meads. The current time is 08:20:38.

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.