Origin
Audubon Park, KY
Morning in Audubon Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
182.5 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY covers 182.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chickadee Road, Hess Lane, Poplar Level Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.53 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
91.3 miles from Audubon Park, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 182.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chickadee Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 2h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chickadee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hess Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar Level Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chickadee Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Dove Road
344 ft
·
16 sec
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Dove Road
2
Turn right onto Chickadee Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chickadee Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hess Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Hess Lane
4
Turn right onto Poplar Level Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Poplar Level Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 264 East
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 264 East
6
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 64 East: Lexington
8
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
17 mi
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18 min
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I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
10
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 60
12
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn left onto US Route 60
2.0 mi
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3 min
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US Route 60
14
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
112 ft
·
9 sec
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Marsh Hill Drive
15
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
20 sec
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Midland Trail Road
16
Arrive at your 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 91.3 miles from Audubon Park, KY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
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 Audubon Park, 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 Audubon Park, KY
This is one driving day of about 182.5 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Audubon Park, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.3 mi from Audubon Park, KY · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Audubon Park, 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
$28.53 one way
$57.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.29 | $80.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.16 | $8.76 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73 | 0 | $25.55 | $11.68 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 50m 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 Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY covers 182.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chickadee Road, Hess Lane, Poplar Level Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.3 miles from Audubon Park, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.53 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.
The drive from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 2h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Audubon Park, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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