Trip from Greensburg, 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

3h 55m

Distance

205.3 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 2m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 20m

8 PM

3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Greensburg, KY

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Meads, KY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Greensburg to Meads, Kentucky, expect a journey covering 205.3 miles across the state's Southeast region. The drive takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Hodgenville Avenue, North Main Street, and Campbellsville Road rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of about $30, this route is an economical choice for those who prefer staying off the main highways. It is a straightforward trip, though the focus is on local roads rather than high-speed travel, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the slower pace.

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

102.7 miles from Greensburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	101.8 mi	1h 50m
Bluegrass Parkway	29.4 mi	31m
Triple 5 Highway	14.6 mi	16m
Campbellsville Road	12.6 mi	14m
New Lebanon Road	6.1 mi	6m
New Circle Road	5.7 mi	8m
New Campbellsville Road	5.3 mi	6m
Versailles Road	4.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.8 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, KY and Meads, KY.

Start on North Depot Street

243 ft · 16 sec · North Depot Street

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

Turn right onto US 68; KY 61; KY 70

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street

Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70

9.5 mi · 10 min · Campbellsville Road

Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70

0.8 mi · 59 sec · West Broadway

Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

Continue on US 68; KY 55

6.1 mi · 6 min · New Lebanon Road

Continue on US 68; KY 55

5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

Continue on US 68; KY 55

2.4 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Road

Continue on US 68; KY 55

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

Continue on US 68; KY 55

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

Turn left onto KY 2154

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

Turn left

150 ft · 2 sec

Keep slight right at fork

166 ft · 2 sec

Turn straight onto KY 2154

1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn slight right

185 ft · 2 sec

Turn left

308 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto KY 2154

0.8 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto KY 55

2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

Continue on KY 55

2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

Continue on KY 55

1.7 mi · 1 min · Western Bypass

Enter roundabout onto KY 555

118 ft · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

Continue on KY 555

0.9 mi · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555

0.6 mi · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 150

110 ft · 3 sec · US 150

Continue on KY 555

13 mi · 14 min · Triple 5 Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway

29 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 60 West: Frankfort

Turn right onto US 60

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 60

4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

Merge onto KY 4

5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 27; US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

Merge onto I 64; I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 64; I 75

Take the exit onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64

Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

84 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 181 Toward US 60

Turn left onto US 60

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 60

Turn left onto US 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

110 ft · 8 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

410 ft · 19 sec · Midland Trail Road

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 205.3-mile trip without any highway segments, give yourself plenty of time to navigate the local roads comfortably. You only need to plan for one major stop, which provides a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel during the 3-hour and 25-minute transit. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility on the local roads. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind, but consider carrying a bit of extra cash for convenience, as local service stations may be spaced differently than those on a major interstate. Prioritize a steady pace to handle the turns safely and arrive at your destination refreshed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 102.7 miles from Greensburg, KY, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 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 45 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.7 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Greensburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Greensburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 205.3 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Greensburg, 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 I 64 for about 101.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

103 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.

Popular next leg

Lexington-Fayette, KY to Meads, KY

110 mi · 2h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Bloomfield, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Greensburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greensburg, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702992151

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lebanon, Kentucky

0.9 mi

The Broken Tee Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greensburg, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Woodhouse Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winchester, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.3

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18599793377

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Greensburg, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702992151

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.3

Lebanon, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12706999221

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.3

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18599793377

Leestown Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18595545900

Visit website

McLeod's Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18595548071

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 132

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Hodgenville Avenue

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

Navigation decision point

29.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

38.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway

Enter roundabout onto KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

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

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...

98.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 64

Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.10 one way

$64.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.24	$70.48
premium	$4.89	$39.51	$79.02
diesel	$5.61	$45.33	$90.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.6	0	$21.56	$9.85
Efficient EV	51.3	0	$17.96	$8.21
EV Truck/SUV	82.1	1	$28.74	$13.14

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greensburg, KY

Late night in Greensburg on Sunday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meads, KY

Late night in Meads on Sunday

Local time

5:57 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

3h 55m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route features a zero percent highway share, you will avoid the repetitive nature of interstate cruising in favor of a more involved driving experience. The path relies entirely on local roads, meaning you should anticipate frequent speed changes and winding sections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You will spend the entire 3 hours and 25 minutes navigating surface streets, which keeps the drive engaging but requires more focus than a standard highway route. It is a practical way to traverse the region if you enjoy a more hands-on driving style.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 101.8 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hodgenville Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 205.3 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: near the start (East Hodgenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.5 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greensburg, KY to Meads, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.

Ashland

96.5 mi in | ~1h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 205.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Meads, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Greensburg, KY to Meads, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Los Agaves

Woodhouse Coffee Company

Los Agaves

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

The Broken Tee Restaurant

Creek Side Family Restaurant

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Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

Hardee's

Mi Herradero

Woodhouse Coffee Company

Leestown Coffee House

McLeod's Coffee House

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

Old School Coffee

The Hub Coffee Co.

The Hub Coffee Co.

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Greensburg, KY

Meads, KY

1 hour later

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 55m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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