Origin
Olive Hill, KY
Afternoon in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Hill, KY to Meads, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30 mi
48 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 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Hill, KY
Rosa Stone
Meads, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Meads, KY covers 30 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, US 60, US Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| US 60 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Midland Trail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Scott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marsh Hill Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Hill, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 986
97 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Street
221 ft
·
9 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto Scott Street
372 ft
·
8 sec
·
Scott Street
4
Turn right onto US 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
8
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
9
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
11
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Scott Street
Turn left onto Scott Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Marsh Hill Drive
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Midland Trail Road
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Meads, KY
Afternoon in Meads on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 mi in 37m, mostly highway — 19.2 mi of that is on I 64.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Railroad Street.
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 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 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: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meads, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Meads, KY
More from Olive Hill, KY
More trips to Meads, KY
Explore more options from Olive Hill, KY or browse trips ending in Meads, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.