Origin
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
182.2 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY covers 182.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Midland Trail Road, Marsh Hill Drive, Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.67 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
91.1 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 182.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Midland Trail Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Trail Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsh Hill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| La Grange Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lagrange Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Midland Trail Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Buckner, KY.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Continue on Midland Trail Road
354 ft
·
17 sec
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Midland Trail Road
3
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
112 ft
·
6 sec
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Marsh Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto US Route 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US Route 60
5
Continue on US Route 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
6
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
56 mi
·
59 min
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I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
11
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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Gene Snyder Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
14
Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
La Grange Road
15
Continue on Lagrange Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lagrange Road
16
Continue on La Grange Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
17
Continue on Lagrange Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagrange Road
18
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
197 ft
·
6 sec
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Dogwood Lane
19
Turn right onto Lagrange Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lagrange Road
20
Continue on W Highway 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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W Highway 146
21
Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
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Old Cedar Point Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.1 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckner, 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 182.2 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.1 mi from Meads, KY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.1 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckner, KY
The final approach into Buckner, 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 Buckner, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.67 one way
$55.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.40 | $68.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.13 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.94 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Buckner, KY
Afternoon in Buckner on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
3h 25m 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 Meads, KY to Buckner, KY covers 182.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Midland Trail Road, Marsh Hill Drive, Route 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.1 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 $27.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meads, KY to Buckner, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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