Trip from Meads, KY to Van Lear, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 18m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 38m

10 AM

1h 29m

12 PM

1h 28m

3 PM

1h 30m

5 PM

1h 37m

8 PM

1h 21m

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

The drive from Meads, KY to Van Lear, KY covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisa Road, I 64, KY 302 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.4 miles on Louisa Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Louisa Road is the longest continuous segment at about 48.4 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 12 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Marsh Hill Drive

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 60 / US Route 60

Turn right onto US 60 / US Route 60

Navigation decision point

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

63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | KY 302

Turn sharp left onto KY 302

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | Possum Hollow Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Possum Hollow Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 Van Lear, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.

Ashland

9.5 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisa Road	48.4 mi	55m
I 64	4.4 mi	4m
KY 302	2.8 mi	6m
US Route 60	2.6 mi	4m
KY 321	2.5 mi	3m
KY 180	1.8 mi	2m
KY 1428	1.7 mi	3m
Broadway	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Louisa Road — 48.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Van Lear, 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

Continue on KY 180

1.8 mi · 2 min · KY 180

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 64

4.4 mi · 4 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 191 Toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

Turn right onto US 23

48 mi · 55 min · Louisa Road

Turn left onto KY 321

2.5 mi · 3 min · KY 321

Turn left onto KY 321 Business

90 ft · 2 sec · KY 321 Business

Turn right onto KY 2333

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway

At end of road, turn right onto KY 1428

1.7 mi · 3 min · KY 1428

Turn sharp left onto KY 302

2.8 mi · 6 min · KY 302

Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road

488 ft · 21 sec · Miller Creek Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Possum Hollow Road

43 ft · 1 sec · Possum Hollow Road

Arrive at destination

Possum Hollow Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Meads, KY · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clifford, KY

33 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

Kenova, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Gay, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Van Lear, KY

The final approach into Van Lear, 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

$10.30 one way

$20.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.31	$22.62
premium	$4.89	$12.68	$25.36
diesel	$5.61	$14.55	$29.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.8	$6.92	$3.16
Efficient EV	16.5	$5.77	$2.64
EV Truck/SUV	26.4	$9.23	$4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Evening in Meads on Thursday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Van Lear, KY

Evening in Van Lear on Thursday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Clifford, KY

33 mi in

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

28 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 24m 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 Van Lear, KY covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Louisa Road, I 64, KY 302. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.30 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 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Meads, KY to Van Lear, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.

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