Austin, Texas to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1023.8 miles 1647.6 km · straight line
1181.4 miles actual route 1901.3 km · driving distance
21h 3min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Meads?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Meads is 1023.8 miles (1647.6 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.4 miles, taking about 21h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 3min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 16min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~27h 22min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Meads

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM