Meads to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.8 miles 464.8 km · straight line
380 miles actual route 611.6 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Meads from Raleigh?

The distance from Meads to Raleigh is 288.8 miles (464.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Meads and Raleigh. 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 Meads to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $46–$133* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM