Meads to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Meads from Tampa?

The distance from Meads to Tampa is 723 miles (1163.6 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located S of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 867.6 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Tampa in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Tampa. 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.