Origin
Beechwood Village, KY
Morning in Beechwood Village on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
177.2 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY covers 177.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelbyville Road, I 264 West, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.91 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
88.6 miles from Beechwood Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 177.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shelbyville 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 Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsh Hill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midland Trail Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood Village, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Sage Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sage Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shelbyville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelbyville Road
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 East: Lexington
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 East: Lexington
7
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
9
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 60
11
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
12
Turn left onto US Route 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
13
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
14
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
15
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 88.6 miles from Beechwood Village, KY, or about 1h 21m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
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 Beechwood Village, 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 Beechwood Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 177.2 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beechwood Village, 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 88.6 mi from Beechwood Village, KY · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.6 miles from Beechwood Village, 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
$26.91 one way
$53.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.81 | $11.34 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Lexington-Fayette, KY
89 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
19 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 43m 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 Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY covers 177.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelbyville Road, I 264 West, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 miles from Beechwood Village, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.91 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 Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beechwood Village, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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