Origin
Crestview Hills, KY
Morning in Crestview Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestview Hills, KY to Meads, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
132.8 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestview Hills, KY
Tom Fisk
Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
This 132.8-mile journey from Crestview Hills, KY to Meads, KY takes approximately 2 hours and 59 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll be navigating primarily along the AA Highway and I 64, with a brief section on Ronald Reagan Highway. With a projected fuel cost of $21, this drive offers an economical way to explore the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local, less highway-intensive experience. Plan for a single stop to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.4 miles from Crestview Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 109 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Licking Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Winding Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 109 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestview Hills, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Winding Way
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Winding Way
2
Turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127
465 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 275
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 77
Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto KY 9; AA
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Licking Pike
Toward Alexandria, Maysville
8
Continue on KY 9; AA
83 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
AA Highway
9
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi
·
34 min
·
AA Highway
10
Take the exit
248 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
15
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
16
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
17
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
18
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 2-hour 59-minute duration, this 132.8-mile trip from Crestview Hills to Meads is best tackled in a single day. Starting your drive earlier in the morning can help you avoid any potential local traffic and maximize daylight hours for navigating the frequent turns. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $21, and it's wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch, which is 109 miles on the AA Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Crestview Hills, KY, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crestview Hills, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crestview Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 132.8 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Crestview Hills, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 109 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Crestview Hills, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 East
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge onto I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77
Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
9
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
KY 9; AA / Licking Pike
Merge onto KY 9; AA / Licking Pike toward Alexandria, Maysville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Alexandria, Maysville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Meads, KY
Morning in Meads on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 132.8-mile trip. While only 11% of the route involves highway driving, you'll experience a substantial 109-mile stretch on the AA Highway. This prolonged section on the AA Highway will likely offer a more continuous driving experience before you transition to other roads. The profile suggests a dynamic route with varied road types, moving away from monotonous interstate travel towards a more engaging, local feel as you progress towards Meads.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109 mi on AA Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 132.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 132.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Meads, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meads, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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