Jonesboro to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.7 miles 763.9 km · straight line
569.6 miles estimated 916.7 km · driving distance
11h 28min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Meads?

The distance from Jonesboro to Meads is 474.7 miles (763.9 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.6 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 28min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 46min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 54min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Meads

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients