Buffalo Grove to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo Grove from Meads?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Meads is 378.4 miles (609 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located SE of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.1 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove in Illinois 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 Buffalo Grove 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.