Daytona Beach to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.1 miles 1034.9 km · straight line
771.7 miles estimated 1241.9 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Meads?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Meads is 643.1 miles (1034.9 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located N of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.7 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Meads

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients