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Russell Springs, KY
Late night in Russell Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
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Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Russell Springs, 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
3h 14m
Distance
196.6 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY covers 196.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Cumberland Parkway East, Cumberland Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.3 miles from Russell Springs, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 196.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 196.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway East | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway | — | — |
| KY 914 | — | — |
| Richmond Street | — | — |
| KY 627 | — | — |
| Boonesborough Road | — | — |
| Boone Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell Springs, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
3
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
4
Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway East
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway East
5
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
7
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
8
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
9
Take the exit slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn straight
18 mi
·
20 min
11
Continue on Richmond Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Street
12
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
34 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
15
Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesborough Road
16
Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boone Avenue
17
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
18
Continue on Paris Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Paris Road
19
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
20
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 60
23
Turn left
4.0 mi
·
6 min
24
Turn left onto US Route 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
25
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
112 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
26
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
27
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 98.3 miles from Russell Springs, KY, or about 1h 37m 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 43 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.3 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meads, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Russell Springs, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Russell Springs, KY
This is one driving day of about 196.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Russell Springs, 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 98.3 mi from Russell Springs, KY · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.3 miles from Russell Springs, 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
$30.74 one way
$61.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.75 | $67.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.41 | $86.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.44 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.20 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.52 | $12.58 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Meads, KY
Late night in Meads on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Richmond, KY
98 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
3h 14m 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 Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY covers 196.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Cumberland Parkway East, Cumberland Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.3 miles from Russell Springs, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.74 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Russell Springs, KY to Meads, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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