Origin
Owingsville, KY
Afternoon in Owingsville on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owingsville, 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
1h 17m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owingsville, KY
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Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
This 67.3-mile drive from Owingsville to Meads, Kentucky, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11. The route is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Southeast region of Kentucky. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance; it's designed for a single, uncomplicated leg of your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Midland Trail | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Suddith Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owingsville, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on US 60; KY 36
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 36
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Suddith Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East High Street
4
Continue on US 60
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Midland Trail
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
8
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
9
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
11
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Owingsville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street
Turn left onto US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; KY 36 / East High Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36 / East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
4
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Midland Trail Road
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.52 one way
$21.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
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
26 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
1h 17m 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 highway-focused experience for 95% of this 67.3-mile trip. The primary roads guiding you are I-64 and US-60, also known as the Midland Trail. You'll encounter one significant, uninterrupted stretch of 57.6 miles on I-64. This means the majority of your time will be spent on higher-speed, more direct roadways, minimizing detours and maximizing forward progress. The character of the drive is predominantly about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Owingsville, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 1h 17m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60; KY 36 / East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (US 60; KY 36 / Suddith Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60; KY 36 / East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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