Origin
Annville, KY
Morning in Annville on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Annville, KY to Meads, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annville, KY
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Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annville, KY to Meads, KY covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 7, KY 30, Mountain Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on KY 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
65.2 miles from Annville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 130.3 miles, with most of the trip on KY 7 and KY 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 miles on KY 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 7 and KY 30. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway
Turn left onto KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward KY 205
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 205
4
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
91.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
KY 7; KY 32
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
Navigation decision point
5
123.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 7 | 39.8 mi | 58m |
| KY 30 | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Mountain Parkway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Slade Road | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| KY 205 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| KY 11 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 460 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
KY 7
— 39.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annville, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 3630
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 3630
2
Turn right onto KY 3444
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Medical Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 30
19 mi
·
25 min
·
KY 30
4
Turn straight onto KY 11
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
KY 11
5
Turn left onto KY 11; KY 52
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on KY 11
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Slade Road
7
Turn right onto KY 715
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 715
8
Turn right onto KY 15
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
KY 15
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Mountain Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward KY 205
12
Keep slight left at fork
210 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn left onto KY 205
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
KY 205
14
Turn right onto US 460
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 460
15
Continue on KY 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 7
16
Continue on KY 7
16 mi
·
23 min
·
KY 7
17
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
23 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 7; KY 32
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
21
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
22
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
23
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
24
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 65.2 miles from Annville, KY, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 25m
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 Annville, 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 Annville, KY
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Annville, 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 KY 7 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from Annville, KY · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Annville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meads, KY
The final approach into Meads, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Meads, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Meads on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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 57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annville, KY to Meads, KY covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 7, KY 30, Mountain Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 miles from Annville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Annville, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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