Origin
Greenup, KY
Late night in Greenup on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenup, 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
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenup, KY
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Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Greenup to Meads, Kentucky, you are in for a quick, 17.9-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This trip is best suited as a simple day drive, as the short duration means you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, making this a very cost-effective commute. Because the route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you can expect a consistent local feel from start to finish. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those needing to move between these two points without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Avenue | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| US Route 60 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 13th Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Blackburn Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wheatley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hoods Creek Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seaton Avenue
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenup, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 2541
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto US 23
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Seaton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto KY 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoods Creek Pike
4
Turn left onto KY 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheatley Road
5
Continue on KY 168
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackburn Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto US 60
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
7
Continue on US 60
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US Route 60
8
Continue on US 60
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US Route 60
9
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
10
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23 / Seaton Avenue
Turn left onto US 23 / Seaton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike
Turn right onto KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KY 168 / Wheatley Road
Turn left onto KY 168 / Wheatley Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Midland Trail Road
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Meads on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
30m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate primarily via Seaton Avenue, Hoods Creek Pike, and Wheatley Road, as this route features a 0% highway share. Since you are staying off major interstates, the road demands your full attention as you transition through the local topography. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so prepare for a drive defined by constant changes in direction and local road conditions. This is a practical, utilitarian path that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Seaton Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 23 / Seaton Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 23 / Seaton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (KY 168 / Wheatley Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Seaton Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 23 / Seaton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (KY 168 / Wheatley Road): Navigation decision point.
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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