Charleston, South Carolina to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.5 miles 675.1 km · straight line
503.4 miles estimated 810.1 km · driving distance
10h 8min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Meads?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Meads is 419.5 miles (675.1 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.4 miles, taking about 10h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 8min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 10min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 38min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Meads

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients