Jacksonville, Florida to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.5 miles 903.7 km · straight line
714 miles actual route 1149 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Meads?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Meads is 561.5 miles (903.7 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located N of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Meads

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM