Acadia to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.4 miles 1370.2 km · straight line
1021.7 miles estimated 1644.2 km · driving distance
20h 33min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Acadia from Meads?

The distance from Acadia to Meads is 851.4 miles (1370.2 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located WSW of Acadia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1021.7 miles, taking about 20h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Acadia in Maine and Meads in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Acadia and Meads. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Acadia to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 33min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 40min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 43min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Acadia & Meads

Quick Facts

Acadia
44.34°N, 68.27°W
America/New_York
466m elevation
Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients