Meads to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.7 miles 1139 km · straight line
849.3 miles estimated 1366.8 km · driving distance
17h 5min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Meads from Minneapolis?

The distance from Meads to Minneapolis is 707.7 miles (1139 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 849.3 miles, taking about 17h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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. 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. 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 Meads and Minneapolis. 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 Meads to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 5min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 30min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 13min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients