Hagerstown to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280.9 miles 452 km · straight line
351.1 miles estimated 565 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hagerstown from Meads?

The distance from Hagerstown to Meads is 280.9 miles (452 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located WSW of Hagerstown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 351.1 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Hagerstown in Maryland and Meads in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hagerstown & Meads

Quick Facts

Hagerstown
39.64°N, 77.72°W
America/New_York
164m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients