Boston, Massachusetts to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.3 miles 1078.7 km · straight line
811.3 miles actual route 1305.6 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Meads?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Meads is 670.3 miles (1078.7 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 811.3 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Meads

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM