Fort Lauderdale to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Meads?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Meads is 862.3 miles (1387.7 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.7 miles, taking about 20h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.