Origin
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Jenkins, KY
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
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 Jenkins, KY covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Louisa Road, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.27 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.4 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Meads, KY to Jenkins, KY covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 60 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,540 ft
564 ft
Total Climb
1,561 ft
Total Descent
652 ft
Highest Point
1,540 ft
~126.9 mi in
Elevation Range
977 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Marsh Hill Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 10 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (US 23 / Louisa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 191
Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 23 / Louisa Road
Turn right onto US 23 / Louisa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
125.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
125.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Meads, KY to Jenkins, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.
Ashland
9.5 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 60 mi | 1h 8m |
| Louisa Road | 55.9 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 64 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| KY 180 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| KY 805 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marsh Hill Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 60 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Jenkins, 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
Continue on KY 180
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 180
7
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 64
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 191
Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
10
Turn right onto US 23
56 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Louisa Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 23; US 460
38 mi
·
43 min
·
US 23; US 460
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 23; US 119
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 23; US 119
13
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn left onto KY 805
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 805
16
Turn right onto Cove Avenue
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cove Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Cove Avenue
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenkins, 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 126.9 miles and 2h 28m.
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 US 23 for about 60 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.4 mi from Meads, KY · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 63.4 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
Arriving in Jenkins, KY
The final approach into Jenkins, 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 Jenkins, 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
$19.27 one way
$38.55 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.96 | $47.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Jenkins, KY
Afternoon in Jenkins on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
21 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 28m 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 Jenkins, KY covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Louisa Road, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.4 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 $19.27 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 2h 28m drive. You will face about 10 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (US 23 / Louisa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Meads, KY to Jenkins, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 564 ft to 1,540 ft elevation with about 1,561 ft of total climbing.
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