Trip from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

264.3 mi

425 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 505, Highway 231, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.14 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

132.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 264.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 505 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 505	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 231	Unavailable	Refreshing
Western Kentucky Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 65 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lexington	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bluegrass Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 60 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lexington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 505 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, KY and Meads, KY.

Start on State Highway 505

1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 505

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 231

4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 231

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lexington, Bardstown

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 60 West: Frankfort

Turn right onto Lexington Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Continue on Versailles Road

4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · KY 4 North: New Circle Road

Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

Turn left onto North Broadway

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

17 mi · 18 min · I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Keep slight left

84 mi · 1 hr 29 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 60

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 60

Turn left

4.0 mi · 6 min

Turn left onto US Route 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 60

Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

112 ft · 9 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

Turn left onto Midland Trail Road

410 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 132.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

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 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.1 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, KY

This is one driving day of about 264.3 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Grove, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.1 mi from Oak Grove, KY · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

132 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Meads, KY

The final approach into Meads, 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 Meads, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.14 one way

$80.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$44.25	$88.51
premium	$4.80	$49.89	$99.79
diesel	$5.64	$58.72	$117.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.3	0	$27.75	$12.69
Efficient EV	66.1	0	$23.13	$10.57
EV Truck/SUV	105.7	1	$37.00	$16.92

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 9 hours ago

Origin

Oak Grove, KY

Afternoon in Oak Grove on Sunday

Local time

1:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meads, KY

Afternoon in Meads on Sunday

Local time

2:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 later

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

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 505, Highway 231, Western Kentucky Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.1 miles from Oak Grove, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Oak Grove, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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