Arlington, Texas to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

897.8 miles 1444.9 km · straight line
1077.4 miles estimated 1733.9 km · driving distance
21h 40min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Meads?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Meads is 897.8 miles (1444.9 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1077.4 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 40min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 0min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 10min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Meads

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients