How far is Wilmore, KY from Meads, KY?
The driving distance from Wilmore, KY to Meads, KY is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmore and Meads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmore and Meads.
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Start on North Lexington Avenue
822 ft · 30 sec · North Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto East College Street
1676 ft · 33 sec · East College Street
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Continue on Jessamine Station Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Jessamine Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilmore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmore Road
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Turn left
964 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6.8 mi · 9 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 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 Wilmore and Meads.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Haley Road
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wilmore and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Wilmore to Meads?
The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 63.6 miles from Wilmore and 67.6 miles from Meads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wilmore and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meads.
Stop Ideas Near Owingsville
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 Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmore and Meads. Straight-line distance: 112.72 mi (181.41 km).
#1 Wilmore
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 37.8620200, -84.6616100 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $19.38 | $38.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
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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