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Trip from Meads, KY to Buckner, 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 25m

Distance

182.2 mi

293 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

This 182.2-mile journey from Meads, KY, to Buckner, KY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Midland Trail Road and Marsh Hill Drive, with some sections on Route 60. Given that it's a local drive with no highway segments, expect a more engaging experience behind the wheel. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, so you'll be exploring familiar territory throughout your 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

91.1 miles from Meads, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Midland Trail Road — —
Marsh Hill Drive — —
Route 60 — —
I 64 West — —
Gene Snyder Freeway — —
KY 146 — —
La Grange Road — —
Lagrange Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Midland Trail Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

56 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Continue on Midland Trail Road

354 ft · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road
3

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

112 ft · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive
4

Turn right onto US Route 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US Route 60
5

Continue on US Route 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · US Route 60
6

Turn right

3.6 mi · 5 min
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
8

Merge slight left

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

56 mi · 59 min · I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
11

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 32 sec
12

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

0.3 mi · 52 sec · KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
14

Turn right onto La Grange Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
15

Continue on Lagrange Road

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
16

Continue on La Grange Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · La Grange Road
17

Continue on Lagrange Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lagrange Road
18

Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

197 ft · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane
19

Turn right onto Lagrange Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road
20

Continue on W Highway 146

0.8 mi · 1 min · W Highway 146
21

Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road

75 ft · 3 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 3-hour and 25-minute drive is easily manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to leave when you wish. Aim to depart Meads, KY, in the morning to make the most of your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically to refresh before continuing the remaining portion of your 182.2-mile trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you'll be on local roads for the entire journey, and the estimated fuel cost is $28. A practical tip: familiarize yourself with the specific turns on Midland Trail Road and Marsh Hill Drive before you set out, as this 'turn-heavy' nature means missing a turn could add significant time.

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 91.1 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.1 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Meads, 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 Meads, KY

This is one driving day of about 182.2 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Meads, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Jeffersonville, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jeffersonville, KY

91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jeffersonville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.1 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buckner, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 182.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

The Hall on Main Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winchester, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.1

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

Woodhouse Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winchester, Kentucky

1.1 mi

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 182.2

Buckner, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

The Hall on Main Coffee & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.1

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18593105185

Bell House Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 156.2

Shelbyville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15024375678

Visit website

Root-A-Bakers Bakery & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.1

Morehead, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16067804282

Visit website

Speedy Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13

Grayson, Kentucky

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16064744419

Visit website

Palermo's Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 182.2

La Grange, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15022650039

Visit website

China Cafe

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.1

Morehead, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16067842388

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.1

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18595850406

Woodhouse Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.1

Winchester, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18599793377

The Hub Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.1

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

Sixth & Main Coffeehouse Inc

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 156.2

Shelbyville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15026477751

Visit website

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.2

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15028753009

Visit website

Engine House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.2

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15023529512

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 169.2

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15026324455

Visit website

Woodford Reserve Distillery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.2

Versailles, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18598791812

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.48 one way

$56.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.28 $62.55
premium $4.89 $35.06 $70.13
diesel $5.61 $40.23 $80.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.7 0 $19.13 $8.75
Efficient EV 45.6 0 $15.94 $7.29
EV Truck/SUV 72.9 0 $25.51 $11.66

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Night in Meads on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buckner, KY

Night in Buckner on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Jeffersonville, KY

91 mi in

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

25 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

3h 25m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be actively steering and adjusting your speed frequently. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a winding path with numerous intersections and changes in direction. Expect a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse local roads, making for a hands-on driving experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Midland Trail Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 182.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Buckner, 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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