Meads to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Meads from Sumter?

The distance from Meads to Sumter is 337.3 miles (542.8 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located SSE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.8 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Sumter in South 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 Sumter. 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.