Origin
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meads, KY
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Brodhead, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 75, Boonesboro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.93 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
73.4 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 84.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| I 75 | 32.1 mi | 34m |
| Boonesboro Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Old Broadhead Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cumberland Lake Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Boone Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Brodhead, KY.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
4 sec
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this road
2
Continue on Midland Trail Road
353 ft
·
16 sec
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Midland Trail Road
3
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
5 sec
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Marsh Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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US Route 60
5
Continue on US 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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US Route 60
6
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 64
85 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
10
Turn left onto KY 627
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Paris Road
11
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Street
12
Turn right onto KY 627
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Boone Avenue
13
Continue on KY 627
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesboro Road
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South
15
Merge onto I 75
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
17
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 62
Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
18
Merge onto US 25
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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Richmond Street
19
Turn straight onto KY 461
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Lake Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto KY 1326
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Broadhead Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1505
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Boone Way
22
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Sycamore Street
23
Arrive at destination
Sycamore Street
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 73.4 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brodhead, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meads, 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 Meads, KY
This is one driving day of about 146.7 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Meads, 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 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 91.4 and 139.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
91.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
5
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
5
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
139.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
7
139.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Brodhead, KY
Afternoon in Brodhead on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
73 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 111.3
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 146.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 146.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.6 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 23 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 84.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 91.4 miles in.
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 146.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
91.4 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY covers 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 75, Boonesboro 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 73.4 miles from Meads, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Meads, KY to Brodhead, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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