Trip from Meads, KY to Augusta, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

94.7 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 94.7-mile journey from Meads, KY to Augusta, KY, a drive that will take approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes. This route stays entirely within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local experience. With a manageable fuel cost estimated at $14, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing you ample time to explore your destination without feeling rushed. The overall feel is that of a relaxed, turn-heavy local drive, making it an easy and accessible option for a weekend getaway or a scenic excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Meads, KY

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
AA Highway	74.3 mi	1h 38m
I 64	9.1 mi	9m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m
Augusta Chatham Road	3.2 mi	5m
US Route 60	2.6 mi	4m
Heather Renee French Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Carol Malone Boulevard	0.4 mi	<1m
Midland Trail Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: AA Highway — 74.3 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

56 ft · 4 sec · this road

Continue on Midland Trail Road

353 ft · 16 sec · Midland Trail Road

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

110 ft · 5 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US Route 60

Continue on US 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto US 60

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 60

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 172 Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Carol Malone Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

26 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA

48 mi · 1 hr 4 min · AA Highway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Chatham Road

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right

161 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 8-minute duration, this 94.7-mile trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or finding overnight accommodations. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Augusta, KY, and explore. The estimated fuel cost of $14 makes it an economical choice, so ensure your tank is full before departing Meads, KY, as there are no designated stops along this route. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns; they are a defining characteristic of this local drive.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Meads, 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 Meads, KY

This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Meads, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 74.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vanceburg, KY

47 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

Grayson, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vanceburg, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 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

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.7

+16067563219

Visit website

Cafe Cream & MyLo’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maysville, Kentucky

1.9 mi

Kehoe's Dixie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tollesboro, Kentucky

1.7 mi

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.7

Augusta, Kentucky

+16067563219

Visit website

Shadow Bird Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 94.7

Augusta, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16064079220

Cafe Cream & MyLo’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.4

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16065845158

Visit website

Kehoe's Dixie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 60.9

Tollesboro, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+16067984500

Speedy Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13.5

Grayson, Kentucky

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16064744419

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.4

Aberdeen, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19377952201

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74.4

Maysville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+16065645865

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Marsh Hill Drive

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

Navigation decision point

15.9 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

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

Exit 172 Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

16.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

16.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Turn left onto KY 9; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

42.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.81 one way

$29.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$16.26	$32.51
premium	$4.89	$18.22	$36.45
diesel	$5.61	$20.91	$41.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.4	$9.94	$4.55
Efficient EV	23.7	$8.29	$3.79
EV Truck/SUV	37.9	$13.26	$6.06

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Meads, KY

Late night in Meads on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, KY

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 8m 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?

You'll be navigating a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 94.7-mile trip, with no highway segments contributing to your journey. The main roads you'll follow include Midland Trail Road, Marsh Hill Drive, and Route 60. Since there's no highway component, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape, characterized by frequent turns and a steady pace. This type of driving experience allows for a more engaged and scenic journey, as you'll be more aware of your surroundings as you travel.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 74.3 mi on AA Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 0.1 miles in near Marsh Hill Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Marsh Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Meads, KY to Augusta, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.

Maysville

15.9 mi in | ~20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.3 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, 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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Trip from Meads, KY to Augusta, 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

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

Youngblood's Corner Cafe

Shadow Bird Cafe

Cafe Cream & MyLo’s

Kehoe's Dixie Cafe

Speedy Cafe

Yum Yum Restaurant

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Meads, KY

Augusta, KY

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 8m 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?

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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