Houston to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

937.6 miles 1509 km · straight line
1102.3 miles actual route 1774 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Meads?

The distance from Houston to Meads is 937.6 miles (1509 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102.3 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Houston and Meads. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Meads

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM