Atlanta to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.5 miles 540 km · straight line
458.1 miles actual route 737.3 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Meads?

The distance from Atlanta to Meads is 335.5 miles (540 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.1 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Meads in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $55–$160* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM