Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Night in Flemingsburg on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Meads, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemingsburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
Flemingsburg to Meads is 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 64 and KY 32, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Kentucky, moving you across the Southeast region. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for departure and arrival without feeling rushed. It's a practical choice if you need to cover this specific stretch of highway efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 98% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 64, including one continuous stretch of 43.3 miles. The route transitions from I 64 to KY 32 and US 60, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. This profile suggests minimal slowdowns and a driving experience dominated by higher speeds and less varied scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 43.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and KY 32. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street.
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 28m 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: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 11 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Turn right onto KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KY 11 Business
Turn right onto KY 11 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
4
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| KY 32 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| KY 11 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Cross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 43.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 11 Business; KY 559
53 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Water Street
2
Turn right onto KY 32 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Cross Street
3
Turn slight left onto Clark Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Clark Street
4
Turn right onto KY 11 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
KY 11 Business
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto KY 32
23 mi
·
28 min
·
KY 32
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
9
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
10
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
11
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
12
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Flemingsburg, KY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Flemingsburg, 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
$11.62 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
10:28 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 28m 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Meads, KY covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, KY 32, US 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 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 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 11 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Flemingsburg, 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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