Fort Bragg to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.2 miles 491.1 km · straight line
381.5 miles estimated 613.9 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Bragg from Meads?

The distance from Fort Bragg to Meads is 305.2 miles (491.1 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NW of Fort Bragg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.5 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fort Bragg in North 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 Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Bragg & Meads

Quick Facts

Fort Bragg
35.14°N, 79.01°W
America/New_York
104m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients