Albuquerque to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1341.3 miles 2158.6 km · straight line
1485.9 miles actual route 2391.3 km · driving distance
26h 20min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Meads?

The distance from Albuquerque to Meads is 1341.3 miles (2158.6 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1485.9 miles, taking about 26h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Albuquerque and Meads. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 20min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 36min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~34h 14min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Meads

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM