Origin
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Vanceburg, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Vanceburg, KY
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Trip Overview
Meads, KY to Vanceburg, KY is 47.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via AA Highway, I 64, and US 60, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Kentucky, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect some variation in the road's character. Consider this a simple, accessible route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 29.4 mi | 38m |
| I 64 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Fairlane Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 29.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Vanceburg, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AA Highway
13
Turn right onto KY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairlane Drive
14
Continue on KY 59
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
KY 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / US Route 60
Turn right onto US 60 / US Route 60
Navigation decision point
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.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
KY 9; AA / AA Highway
Turn left onto KY 9; AA / AA Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Vanceburg, KY
Afternoon in Vanceburg on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with about 33% of it on highways. You'll find a 29.4-mile stretch primarily on the AA Highway, which likely offers a more consistent driving experience before you transition to other major roads like I 64 and US 60. The overall feel is likely a blend of potentially faster highway sections and more local road driving. Be prepared for the road conditions to shift as you navigate between these different types of thoroughfares, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on AA Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 9 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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Vanceburg, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
15.9 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on AA Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vanceburg, KY before heading back.
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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