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Meads, KY
Morning in Meads on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
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Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Meads, KY to Park Hills, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
134.5 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Park Hills, KY
Vitali Adutskevich
Trip Overview
The drive from Meads, KY to Park Hills, KY covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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, US 60 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 $21.03 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
67.3 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 134.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 18 key pointsThese 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
8
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
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 Park Hills, 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 |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Licking Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Highland Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Kyles Lane | 0.7 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 Park Hills, 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 172
Toward 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: Airport
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 275
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 80
Toward KY 17: Independence, Covington
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto KY 17
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Madison Pike
Toward Covington
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto KY 1072
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Pike
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on KY 1072
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kyles Lane
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127; KY 1072
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dixie Highway
21
Turn left onto KY 1072
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sleepy Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn sharp right onto Amsterdam Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Road
23
Turn right onto Hamilton Road
54 ft
·
2 sec
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Hamilton Road
24
Turn right
60 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at 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 67.3 miles from Meads, KY, or about 1h 29m 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Hills, 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 134.5 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 67.3 mi from Meads, KY · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AA Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.1 miles.
Arriving in Park Hills, KY
The final approach into Park Hills, 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 Park Hills, KY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.03 one way
$42.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.70 | $59.39 |
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: 47.1 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 | 40.4 | 0 | $14.12 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
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.
Destination
Park Hills, KY
Morning in Park Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
26 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 4m 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 Park Hills, KY covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, I 64, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 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 $21.03 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Park Hills, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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