The drive from Meads, KY to Lakeside Park, KY covers 133.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.1 miles on AA Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 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
66.6 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 133.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 133.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 109.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 133.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
16.2 mi into trip|~21m in|KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
42.9 mi into trip|~56m in|KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway
At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
127.4 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West: Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 275 West: Airport
7
132 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward KY 1303: Turkeyfoot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward KY 1303: Turkeyfoot Road
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 Lakeside Park, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
15.9 mi in|~20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AA Highway
109.1 mi
2h 26m
I 64
9.1 mi
9m
Ronald Reagan Highway
4.3 mi
4m
US 60
3.6 mi
5m
US Route 60
2.6 mi
4m
Licking Pike
1.8 mi
3m
Turkeyfoot Road
0.5 mi
1m
Carol Malone Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 109.1 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Lakeside Park, 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·43 sec
Exit 172Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
10
Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7
0.4 mi·30 sec·Carol Malone Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto KY 9; AA
26 mi·34 min·AA Highway
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA
83 mi·1 hr 51 min·AA Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on KY 9; AA
1.8 mi·3 min·Licking Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 275 West: AirportUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 275
4.3 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 82Toward KY 1303: Turkeyfoot RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto KY 1303
0.5 mi·1 min·Turkeyfoot Road
18
Continue on Hudson Avenue
0.2 mi·44 sec·Hudson Avenue
19
Turn right onto Evergreen Court
299 ft·13 sec·Evergreen Court
20
Arrive at destination
Evergreen Court
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 66.6 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.1 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 28m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeside Park, 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 133.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 AA Highway for about 109.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from Meads, KY
· 1h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.81 one way
$41.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.85
$45.69
premium
$4.89
$25.61
$51.23
diesel
$5.61
$29.39
$58.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.98
$6.39
Efficient EV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.63
$8.52
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Meads, KY
Night
in Meads on Friday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lakeside Park, KY
Night
in Lakeside Park on Friday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
3h 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 Lakeside Park, KY covers 133.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, I 64, Ronald Reagan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 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 $20.81 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles (KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (KY 9; KY 10; KY 1149; AA / AA Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Meads, KY to Lakeside Park, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville 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.
