Origin
Meads, KY
Late night in Meads on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Williamsburg, 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 34m
Distance
190.5 mi
307 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 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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Williamsburg, KY
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Trip Overview
This 190.5-mile drive from Meads, KY to Williamsburg, KY takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. With 89% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on major interstates like I-64 and I-75, interspersed with a section of Boonesboro Road. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $30. This route stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Kentucky, so you won't be crossing state lines. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
95.3 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 84.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| I 75 | 78.6 mi | 1h 24m |
| Boonesboro Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Cumberland Falls Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Boone Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Williamsburg, KY.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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Marsh Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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US Route 60
5
Continue on US 60
2.3 mi
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3 min
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US Route 60
6
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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US 60
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 64
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
10
Turn left onto KY 627
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Paris Road
11
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Street
12
Turn right onto KY 627
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Avenue
13
Continue on KY 627
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesboro Road
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South
15
Merge onto I 75
79 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 25W: Williamsburg
17
Enter roundabout onto US 25W
190 ft
·
3 sec
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Cumberland Falls Highway
18
Continue on US 25W
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Cumberland Falls Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 25W
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cumberland Falls Highway
20
Continue on US 25W
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Cumberland Falls Highway
21
Turn right onto KY 296
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Main Street
22
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
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North 2nd Street
23
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3 hour and 34 minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure. You can leave Meads, KY in the morning and arrive in Williamsburg, KY by lunchtime, leaving plenty of flexibility in your schedule. With only one suggested stop and a $30 fuel estimate, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch on I-64 is over 84 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment to avoid unnecessary stops. This route is primarily interstate, so keep an eye on traffic patterns as you approach urban areas.
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 95.3 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 42 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, 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 190.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 91.4 and 186.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
91.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
5
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
5
107.5 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
186.4 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
186.6 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.78 one way
$59.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.67 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.67 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Williamsburg, KY
Late night in Williamsburg on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Richmond, KY
95 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
3 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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 111.7
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 151.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with a substantial 89% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.6 miles on I-64, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent highway speeds. While primarily interstate driving, there's a segment on Boonesboro Road that might offer a slight change of pace before you rejoin the faster routes. Overall, the personality of this drive is one of efficient travel, with the focus being on covering distance.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 91.4 miles in.
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 3h 34m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Williamsburg, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
91.4 mi in
|
~1h 41m
About the Cities
Arriving in Williamsburg, KY
Full guide →Williamsburg is a small city in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 190.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamsburg, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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