Florence, Alabama to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.7 miles 598.2 km · straight line
446 miles estimated 717.8 km · driving distance
8h 58min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Meads?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Meads is 371.7 miles (598.2 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NE of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446 miles, taking about 8h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 58min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 46min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 31min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Meads

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients