Bristol, Connecticut to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

562.8 miles 905.7 km · straight line
675.3 miles estimated 1086.8 km · driving distance
13h 35min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Meads?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Meads is 562.8 miles (905.7 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located WSW of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.3 miles, taking about 13h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Connecticut 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 Bristol, Connecticut to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 35min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 18min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 40min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Meads

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients