Origin
Meads, KY
Late night in Meads on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Greenup, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meads, KY
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Greenup, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through Kentucky, the 18.6-mile trip from Meads to Greenup is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Your path primarily follows Midland Trail Road, Marsh Hill Drive, and Route 60, keeping you entirely within the Southeast region. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the entire drive in one efficient leg without needing to plan for long-distance logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 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 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Greenup, KY.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Midland Trail Road
353 ft
·
16 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
3
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto US 60
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
5
Continue on US 60
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
13th Street
6
Turn slight left onto KY 168
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blackburn Avenue
7
Continue on KY 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheatley Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto KY 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoods Creek Pike
9
Turn left onto US 23
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right onto KY 2541
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
11
Arrive at destination
KY 2541
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / US Route 60
Turn right onto US 60 / US Route 60
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike
At end of road, turn right onto KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 23
Turn left onto US 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Greenup, KY
Late night in Greenup on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention, providing a more intimate feel than a standard highway trek. Because the distance is relatively short, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to settle into, requiring you to remain engaged with the road layout. The transition between these local streets creates a driving experience defined by frequent adjustments rather than monotonous cruising. It is a practical, direct route that focuses on local connectivity between these two Kentucky points.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and US Route 60. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 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 0.1 miles (US 60 / US Route 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on US 23. 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 0.1 miles (Marsh Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60 / US Route 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (KY 168 / Hoods Creek Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenup, 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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