Origin
Crestwood, KY
Afternoon in Crestwood on Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, KY to Meads, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
114.6 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, KY
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Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
This 114.6-mile drive from Crestwood, KY to Meads, KY is a straightforward 2-hour and 14-minute trip, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-64, US-60, and Winchester Road, with a substantial 92% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive is budget-friendly and efficient. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, suggesting a consistent geographical experience. Consider this a practical, no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Crestwood, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 114.6-mile journey, with 92% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 99.2 miles primarily on I-64, offering a consistent pace. While the exact road types beyond the main highways aren't specified, the profile indicates a clear emphasis on efficient travel over varied terrain. This means you're likely to encounter straightforward driving conditions for most of the 2-hour and 14-minute trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Avenue of Champions.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 114.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.5 miles (Avenue of Champions): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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Avenue of Champions
Turn right onto Avenue of Champions
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Rose Street
Turn left onto Rose Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisvi...
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
5
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crestwood, KY and Meads, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Louisville and Ashland.
Cincinnati
7.5 mi in
|
~15m
Louisville
7.5 mi in
|
~15m
Ashland
8.1 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Winchester Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Nicholasville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Limestone | 1 mi | 2m |
| Midland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rose Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Jesselin Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jesselin Drive
2
Turn right onto US 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicholasville Road
3
Continue on US 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Limestone
4
Turn right onto Avenue of Champions
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Avenue of Champions
5
Turn left onto Rose Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rose Street
6
Turn right onto US 25; US 60; US 421
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Vine Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Midland Avenue
8
Continue on US 60
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 64
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
15
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
16
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
17
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
18
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 14 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to be flexible with your departure time, perhaps aiming for mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush. With only 114.6 miles and a fuel cost around $18, you won't need to worry extensively about frequent refueling stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 99.2 miles on I-64, so plan for a brief break before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transition from I-64 to US-60 and Winchester Road as you approach Meads.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Crestwood, KY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, KY
This is one driving day of about 114.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Crestwood, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Crestwood, KY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Crestwood, 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 99.2 miles.
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
$17.92 one way
$35.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
3:41 PM
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
4 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 14m 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 Crestwood, KY to Meads, KY covers 114.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, Winchester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Crestwood, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.5 miles (Avenue of Champions): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Rose Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crestwood, KY and Meads, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Louisville and Ashland.
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