Jacksonville, North Carolina to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

386.7 miles 622.4 km · straight line
464.1 miles estimated 746.9 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Meads?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Meads is 386.7 miles (622.4 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NW of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.1 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Meads

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients