Cedar Rapids to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.5 miles 857 km · straight line
639 miles estimated 1028.4 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Meads?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Meads is 532.5 miles (857 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Meads

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients