Origin
Elkfork, KY
Night in Elkfork on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkfork, KY to Meads, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkfork, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elkfork, KY to Meads, KY covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 7, I 64, KY 650 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on KY 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 54.1 miles, with most of the trip on KY 7 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 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 14 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 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 7 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near KY 650.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (KY 650): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (KY 650 / Wells Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Wrigley Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
KY 650
Turn right onto KY 650
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KY 650 / Wells Creek Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 650 / Wells Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
KY 7 / Wrigley Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 7 / Wrigley Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
KY 7; KY 32
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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 | 22.9 mi | 34m |
| I 64 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| KY 650 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Staffordsville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Wells Creek Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wrigley Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
KY 7
— 22.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkfork, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 172
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Staffordsville Road
2
Turn right onto KY 650
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 650
3
At end of road, turn right onto KY 650
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Creek Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto KY 7
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wrigley Road
5
Continue on KY 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7; KY 32
23 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 7; KY 32
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
10
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
11
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
12
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
13
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Elkfork, KY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Elkfork, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Meads on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 21m 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 Elkfork, KY to Meads, KY covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 7, I 64, KY 650. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Elkfork, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.46 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 is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (KY 650): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (KY 650 / Wells Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 7 / Wrigley Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elkfork, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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