Dallas, Texas to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880.8 miles 1417.5 km · straight line
987.2 miles actual route 1588.7 km · driving distance
17h 39min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Meads?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Meads is 880.8 miles (1417.5 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 987.2 miles, taking about 17h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 39min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 11min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~22h 57min $118–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Meads

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM