Origin
Olive Hill, KY
Morning in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive Hill, KY to Beech Grove, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Hill, KY
Rosa Stone
Trip Overview
The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Beech Grove, KY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 22m 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, Hitchens Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 17.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Scott Street
Turn left onto Scott Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7 / Carol Malone Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 60; KY 1 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 60; KY 1 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Olive Hill, KY to Beech Grove, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
Maysville
13.9 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| US 60 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Hitchens Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Carol Malone Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Scott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Hill, KY and Beech Grove, 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
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
I 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 172
Toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville
8
Turn right onto KY 1; KY 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Carol Malone Boulevard
9
Turn left onto US 60; KY 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto KY 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hitchens Road
11
Turn left onto Damron Branch Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Damron Branch Road
12
Arrive at destination
Damron Branch Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Beech Grove, KY
Morning in Beech Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
40 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
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Beech Grove, KY covers 17.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 60, Hitchens Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Olive Hill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Olive Hill, KY to Beech Grove, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Maysville along the way.
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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