The drive from Lakeside Park, KY to Meads, KY covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109 miles on AA Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.76 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
66.4 miles from Lakeside Park, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 132.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 132.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 109 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hudson Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 132.8 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 0.1 miles (Hudson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hudson Avenue
Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 275 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 275 East
5
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge onto I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
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 77
Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, Maysville
9
5.8 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, Maysville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AA Highway
109 mi
2h 26m
I 64
9.2 mi
9m
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.2 mi
4m
US 60
4 mi
6m
US Route 60
2 mi
3m
Licking Pike
1.4 mi
2m
Turkeyfoot Road
0.6 mi
1m
Carol Malone Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 109 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Park, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Evergreen Court
299 ft·18 sec·Evergreen Court
2
Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·Hudson Avenue
3
Continue on KY 1303
0.6 mi·1 min·Turkeyfoot Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 275 EastUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
4.2 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 77Toward KY 9, AA: Wilder, MaysvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward KY 9, AA: Alexandria, MaysvilleUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto KY 9; AA
1.4 mi·2 min·Licking Pike
Toward Alexandria, Maysville
9
Continue on KY 9; AA
83 mi·1 hr 51 min·AA Highway
10
Continue on KY 9; KY 1149; AA
26 mi·34 min·AA Highway
11
Take the exit
248 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto KY 1; KY 7
0.5 mi·46 sec·Carol Malone Boulevard
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
14
Merge onto I 64
9.2 mi·9 min·I 64
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 181Toward US 60
16
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi·6 min·US 60
17
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 60
18
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft·8 sec·Marsh Hill Drive
19
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft·19 sec·Midland Trail Road
20
Arrive at 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 66.4 miles from Lakeside Park, KY, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109 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 29 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 27m
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 Lakeside Park, 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 Lakeside Park, KY
This is one driving day of about 132.8 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lakeside Park, 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 AA Highway for about 109 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.4 mi from Lakeside Park, KY
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.80
$45.59
premium
$4.89
$25.56
$51.11
diesel
$5.61
$29.32
$58.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.94
$6.37
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.62
$5.31
EV Truck/SUV
53.1
0
$18.59
$8.50
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Lakeside Park, KY
Night
in Lakeside Park on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Meads, KY
Night
in Meads on Friday
Local time
9:25 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
25 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 59m 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 Lakeside Park, KY to Meads, KY covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.4 miles from Lakeside Park, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 132.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hudson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 275 / Ronald Reagan Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeside Park, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
