Origin
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meads, KY to Olive Hill, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Olive Hill, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meads, KY to Olive Hill, KY covers 30.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Grayson Road, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 19.4 mi | 20m |
| Grayson Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US Route 60 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marsh Hill Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 19.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meads, KY and Olive Hill, 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
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 161
Toward US 60: Olive Hill
10
Keep slight left at fork
114 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn left onto US 60; KY 182
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Grayson Road
12
Turn left onto KY 986
385 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cross Street
13
Arrive at destination
KY 986
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.4 — 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
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Olive Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 161
Toward US 60: Olive Hill
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Olive Hill, KY
Afternoon in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
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
38m 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?
30.5 mi in 38m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on I 64.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Grayson Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Marsh Hill Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 64. 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 2.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Hill, 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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