Trip from Guthrie, KY to Meads, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

318.1 mi

512 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Guthrie, KY to Meads, KY covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Interstate Highway 65, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

159 miles from Guthrie, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 318.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 318.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Interstate Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 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 101.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Interstate Highway 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 79 / Russellville Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 318.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 79 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 79 / Russellville Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 79 / Russellville Road

Navigation decision point

51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 1A Toward I 65 North: Louisville

124.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

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 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown

209.3 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...

211.4 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in | I 64

Take the exit onto I 64 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 slight left / straight lanes. Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Guthrie, KY and Meads, KY, road signs point toward Lexington, Bardstown and Ashland.

Lexington

124.3 mi in | ~2h 25m

Bardstown

124.3 mi in | ~2h 25m

Ashland

209.3 mi in | ~4h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	101.8 mi	1h 50m
Interstate Highway 65	71.9 mi	1h 17m
Bluegrass Parkway	70.7 mi	1h 15m
Russellville Road	16.9 mi	22m
Bowling Green Road	12.4 mi	14m
Clarksville Road	11 mi	16m
New Circle Road	5.7 mi	8m
I 165	4.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.8 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, KY and Meads, KY.

Start on US 41

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ewing Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 79

8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

Continue on US 79

11 mi · 15 min · Clarksville Road

Continue on US 79

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West 9th Street

Continue on Clarksville Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Clarksville Road

Continue on West 9th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Bowling Green Road

Continue on US 68; KY 80

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on US 68; KY 80

12 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

Continue on US 68; KY 80

8.0 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 165 South

Merge onto I 165

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 165

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 65 North: Louisville

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 65 North: Louisville

Merge onto I 65

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Interstate Highway 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 60 West: Frankfort

Turn right onto US 60

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 60

4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

Merge onto KY 4

5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 27; US 68

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

Merge onto I 64; I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 64; I 75

Take the exit onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64

Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

84 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 181 Toward US 60

Turn left onto US 60

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 60

Turn left onto US 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

110 ft · 8 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

410 ft · 19 sec · Midland Trail Road

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 159 miles from Guthrie, KY, or about 3h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 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 70 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 159 miles or 3h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Guthrie, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Guthrie, KY

This is one driving day of about 318.1 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Guthrie, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 101.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159 mi from Guthrie, KY · 3h 3m into the drive

city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

159 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

Glasgow, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Heritage Creek, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159 miles from Guthrie, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.8 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.73 one way

$99.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$54.60	$109.21
premium	$4.89	$61.22	$122.43
diesel	$5.61	$70.23	$140.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.4	1	$33.40	$15.27
Efficient EV	79.5	0	$27.83	$12.72
EV Truck/SUV	127.2	1	$44.53	$20.36

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Guthrie, KY

Afternoon in Guthrie on Thursday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meads, KY

Afternoon in Meads on Thursday

Local time

2:39 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

27 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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Guthrie, KY to Meads, KY covers 318.1 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Interstate Highway 65, Bluegrass Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 159 miles from Guthrie, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.