Origin
Meads, KY
Night in Meads on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Elkfork, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 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 Elkfork, KY covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newfoundland Road, I 64, Wells Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Newfoundland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 54.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newfoundland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Marsh Hill Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Marsh Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60 / US Route 60): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 60 / US Route 60
Turn right onto US 60 / US Route 60
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
KY 172 / Staffordsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 172 / Staffordsville Road
Navigation decision point
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 Elkfork, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
15.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| I 64 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Wells Creek Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Staffordsville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wrigley Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Newfoundland Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Elkfork, KY.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Midland Trail Road
353 ft
·
16 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
3
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
4
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US Route 60
5
Continue on US 60
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
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
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
10
Turn left onto KY 1; KY 7
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on KY 7
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Newfoundland Road
12
Turn right onto KY 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on KY 7
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wrigley Road
14
Turn left onto KY 650
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Creek Road
15
Continue on KY 650
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Wells Creek Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto KY 172
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Staffordsville Road
17
Arrive at destination
KY 172
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Meads, KY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elkfork, KY
The final approach into Elkfork, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Elkfork, KY
Night in Elkfork on Thursday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 22m 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 Elkfork, KY covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newfoundland Road, I 64, Wells Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $8.54 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Marsh Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60 / US Route 60): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Meads, KY to Elkfork, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
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