Lincoln, Nebraska to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762.2 miles 1226.6 km · straight line
914.6 miles estimated 1471.9 km · driving distance
18h 24min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Meads?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Meads is 762.2 miles (1226.6 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.6 miles, taking about 18h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 24min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 5min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 55min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Meads

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients