Leavenworth, Kansas to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.5 miles 1061.4 km · straight line
791.4 miles estimated 1273.7 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Meads?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Meads is 659.5 miles (1061.4 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.4 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Meads

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients