Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
331.9 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
The drive from Meads, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 331.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Midland Trail Road, Marsh Hill Drive, Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.9 miles from Meads, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 331.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Trail Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marsh Hill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West New Circle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Eddyville, KY.
Start on the route
Continue on Midland Trail Road
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto US Route 60
Continue on US Route 60
Turn right
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Turn right onto North Broadway
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Eddyville
Turn right
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Continue on Park Street
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 165.9 miles or 3h 6m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eddyville, KY than in the middle of the route.
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 331.9 miles and 6h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.9 mi from Meads, KY · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 165.9 miles from Meads, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.28 one way
$98.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.57 | $111.15 |
| premium | $4.65 | $60.81 | $121.63 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $69.31 | $138.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.85 | $15.93 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.47 | $21.24 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Meads on Saturday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
166 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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