Meads to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1964.1 miles 3160.9 km · straight line
2292.5 miles actual route 3689.5 km · driving distance
40h 30min estimated drive time
$221 - $272 estimated fuel cost
~4h 27min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Meads from San Diego?

The distance from Meads to San Diego is 1964.1 miles (3160.9 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located W of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2292.5 miles, taking about 40h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 27min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and San Diego in California.

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 30min $221 - $272 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 36min $183–$344* Budget
Train ~52h 39min $275–$802* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & San Diego

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 655 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 164 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM