Origin
Warsaw, KY
Afternoon in Warsaw on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, 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 29m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, KY
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Meads, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warsaw, KY to Meads, KY covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 75, Warsaw Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.67 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
88.5 miles from Warsaw, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 100.2 mi | 1h 48m |
| I 75 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| Warsaw Road | 14 mi | 24m |
| Johnson Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 127 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sparta Pike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 100.2 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Meads, KY.
1
Start on KY 35
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Continue on KY 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sparta Pike
3
Turn left onto KY 455
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Johnson Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 127; KY 455
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 127; KY 455
5
Turn left onto KY 467
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Warsaw Road
6
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 467
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 South
8
Merge onto I 75
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
12
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
13
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 60
14
Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive
110 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marsh Hill Drive
15
Turn left onto Midland Trail Road
410 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midland Trail Road
16
Arrive at 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 88.5 miles from Warsaw, KY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.2 miles.
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 39 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 52m
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 Warsaw, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Warsaw, KY
This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Warsaw, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 100.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Warsaw, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 170.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
KY 467 / Warsaw Road
Turn left onto KY 467 / Warsaw Road
Navigation decision point
5
23 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
5
170.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.67 one way
$55.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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 29m 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?
177 mi in 3h 29m, mostly highway — 100.2 mi of that is on I 64.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near KY 467 / Warsaw Road.
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 3h 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (KY 467 / Warsaw Road): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Warsaw, KY to Meads, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.
Ashland
70.3 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via I 64
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (KY 467 / Warsaw Road): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Meads, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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