Meads to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.6 miles 509.5 km · straight line
379.9 miles estimated 611.4 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Meads from Urbana?

The distance from Meads to Urbana is 316.6 miles (509.5 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located WNW of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and Urbana in Illinois.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Meads and Urbana. 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 Urbana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meads & Urbana

Quick Facts

Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients