Trip from Meads, KY to Reidland, KY

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Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

360.4 mi

580 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 29m ★

6 AM

6h 41m

8 AM

7h 5m

10 AM

6h 49m

12 PM

6h 47m

3 PM

6h 50m

5 PM

7h 4m

8 PM

6h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

This 360.4-mile journey from Meads, KY to Reidland, KY is a substantial drive, estimated to take about 6 hours and 40 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64, the Western Kentucky Parkway, and the Bluegrass Parkway, this route is largely highway-focused, with 95% of the drive on major roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $56, it's manageable for a single day trip, though you might consider an overnight stop to break up the 6 hours and 40 minutes of driving. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward path through Kentucky.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

180.2 miles from Meads, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 360.4-mile trip, with 95% of the drive on major interstates and parkways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 101.7 miles on I-64, so be prepared for long, uninterrupted driving. The character of the road is primarily that of efficient travel, designed for covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing. While the parkways offer a slightly different feel than a standard interstate, the overall impression is one of steady progress across the landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 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 101.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 108.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 360.4 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 108.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

108.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113 Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

115.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles

195.4 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...

195.6 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

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

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...

332.4 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

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

Exit 68B Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Meads, KY and Reidland, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.

Cincinnati

106 mi in | ~1h 57m | via I 64

Lexington

108.5 mi in | ~2h 1m

Elizabethtown

122.1 mi in | ~2h 20m

Paducah

195.4 mi in | ~3h 41m

Western Kentucky Parkway West

195.6 mi in | ~3h 41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	101.7 mi	1h 50m
Western Kentucky Parkway	98.9 mi	1h 46m
Bluegrass Parkway	70.6 mi	1h 15m
I 69	53.6 mi	57m
I 24	9.1 mi	9m
West New Circle Road	5.8 mi	8m
Versailles Road	4.5 mi	6m
US 60	3.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 101.7 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Reidland, 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 right at fork onto I 64

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 113 Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 27; US 68

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

Turn right onto US KY4

5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 60

4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 60

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward Elizabethtown

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 38A

Merge onto I 69

37 mi · 40 min · I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

16 mi · 17 min · I 69

Exit 68B Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 16 Toward US 68: Paducah

Keep slight right at fork

131 ft · 3 sec

Exit 16 Toward US 68: Paducah

Turn right onto US 68

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 68

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

Turn left onto KY 1887

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Park Road

Turn right onto KY 131

63 ft · 1 sec · Reidland Rd

Arrive at destination

KY 131

Trip Plan

For this 6 hour and 40 minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or after the longest stretch on I-64. The estimated fuel cost of $56 makes this a single-day trip feasible, but be mindful of the 101.7-mile stretch on I-64 where services might be less frequent. Keeping your fuel tank topped up before embarking on this longer segment is a smart move.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 180.2 miles from Meads, KY, or about 3h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 180.2 miles or 3h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reidland, 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 360.4 miles and 6h 40m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 101.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180.2 mi from Meads, KY · 3h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

180 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.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 180.2 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 101.7 miles.

Arriving in Reidland, KY

The final approach into Reidland, 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 Reidland, 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

$56.34 one way

$112.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$61.86	$123.73
premium	$4.89	$69.36	$138.71
diesel	$5.61	$79.57	$159.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.1	1	$37.84	$17.30
Efficient EV	90.1	1	$31.53	$14.42
EV Truck/SUV	144.2	1	$50.46	$23.07

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 5 days ago

Origin

Meads, KY

Morning in Meads on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reidland, KY

Morning in Reidland on Wednesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 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

6h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Reidland, KY covers 360.4 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 180.2 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 $56.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Meads, KY and Reidland, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.

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Trip from Meads, KY to Reidland, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Reidland, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Meads, KY

Reidland, KY

1 hour earlier

17 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 40m on the road

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