Trip from Meads, KY to Crestwood, KY

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

114.7 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 10m

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

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Meads, KY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Meads to Crestwood covers 114.7 miles across Kentucky, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, keeping your travel costs relatively low for this Southeast-to-Southeast transit. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, prioritizing efficiency over backroads. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two Kentucky locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Meads, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive where 92% of your time will be spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—99.3 miles—on I-64, which provides a consistent, uninterrupted flow for most of the trip. The transition from the rural feel near Meads into the more developed areas surrounding Crestwood is facilitated by the integration of US 60 and Winchester Road. Expect a straightforward experience behind the wheel, as the route is designed for steady progress rather than technical maneuvers. It is a functional, efficient path that favors speed and directness over the winding character of local secondary roads.

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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Marsh Hill Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Marsh Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Marsh Hill Drive

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

Navigation decision point

106 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 81 Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

107.5 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 110 Toward US 60: Lexington

107.8 mi into trip | ~2h in | US 60 / Winchester Road

Turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | US 25; US 421 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; US 421 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Meads, KY to Crestwood, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.

Knoxville

106 mi in | ~1h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	99.3 mi	1h 46m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m
Winchester Road	3.2 mi	5m
US Route 60	2.6 mi	4m
Tates Creek Road	1.5 mi	2m
Glendover Road	0.6 mi	1m
Walton Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
South Ashland Avenue	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 99.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

56 ft · 4 sec · this road

Continue on Midland Trail Road

353 ft · 16 sec · Midland Trail Road

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

110 ft · 5 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US Route 60

Continue on US 60

2.3 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto US 60

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 60

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Exit 81 Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

Merge onto I 75

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 75

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 110 Toward US 60: Lexington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 60

3.2 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Walton Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walton Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; US 421

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Ashland Avenue

Turn left onto East High Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East High Street

Continue on Tates Creek Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Rebecca Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Rebecca Drive

Turn right onto Shirlee Drive

432 ft · 20 sec · Shirlee Drive

Turn left onto Glendover Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glendover Road

Continue on Glendover Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Glendover Road

Turn right onto Jesselin Drive

222 ft · 7 sec · Jesselin Drive

Arrive at destination

Jesselin Drive

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid potential congestion. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the 2 hour and 15 minute duration, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before you merge onto the long 99.3-mile stretch of I-64 is a smart move. Because the route is so heavily dominated by interstate travel, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain a smooth pace. Remember that you are covering the entire 114.7-mile distance without any required stops, so ensure your vehicle is ready for a continuous run before you leave Meads.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Meads, 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 Meads, KY

This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 15m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from Meads, KY · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ironville, KY

57 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

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ironville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Meads, 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 99.3 miles.

Arriving in Crestwood, KY

The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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

$17.42 one way

$34.84 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.21	$38.41
premium	$4.80	$21.65	$43.31
diesel	$5.64	$25.48	$50.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.4	$12.04	$5.51
Efficient EV	28.7	$10.04	$4.59
EV Truck/SUV	45.9	$16.06	$7.34

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Meads, KY

Afternoon in Meads on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crestwood, KY

Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

19 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 15m 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 Crestwood, KY covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, US 60, Winchester 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 57.4 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 $17.42 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.

On the drive from Meads, KY to Crestwood, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.

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