Origin
Stanford, KY
Late night in Stanford on Sunday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanford, 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
2h 52m
Distance
145.1 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanford, KY
Clément Proust
Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
This 145.1-mile drive from Stanford, KY to Meads, KY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 52 minutes. With 77% of the journey on highways, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion, and you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $23. The route primarily utilizes I 64, Boonesborough Road, and Richmond Road, offering a consistent travel experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay.
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
72.6 miles from Stanford, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 84.5 mi | 1h 30m |
| Boonesborough Road | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Richmond Road | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Duncannon Lane | 3 mi | 4m |
| KY 52 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanford, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on East Depot Street
64 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Depot Street
2
Turn right onto KY 1247
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Street
3
Turn left onto US 27
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 27
4
Turn right onto KY 52
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Richmond Road
5
Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 52
6
Continue on KY 52
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lancaster Road
7
Continue on KY 2872
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Duncannon Lane
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
11
Turn right onto KY 627
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesborough Road
12
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boone Avenue
13
Turn left onto KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
14
Continue on KY 627
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Paris Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 64
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 64
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
19
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
20
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
21
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
22
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 145.1-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Meads, KY, and still have the afternoon free. With a duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break, though flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 84.5-mile stretch on I 64, to ensure a smooth journey. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so factor that into your budget.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Stanford, KY, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 31m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stanford, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Stanford, KY
This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Stanford, 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 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Stanford, 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 84.5 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 145 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
KY 52 / Richmond Road
Turn right onto KY 52 / Richmond Road
Navigation decision point
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
4
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
138.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
4
145 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.91 | $49.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.24 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.29 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Late night in Meads on Sunday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
73 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
24 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
2h 52m 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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 10.3
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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 84.5 miles on I 64, which forms a significant portion of the journey. While the majority is highway-focused, transitions onto Boonesborough Road and Richmond Road will introduce you to different driving dynamics. This blend means you'll cover ground efficiently for most of the trip, with opportunities to experience varied road types as you progress.
77% 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: 84.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Boonesborough Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near KY 52 / Richmond Road.
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 52m 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 8 miles (KY 52 / Richmond Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Stanford, KY to Meads, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
38.5 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 64. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (KY 52 / Richmond Road): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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