Meade, KS Road Trips
Drivers starting from Meade, KS have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 358 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Meade, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
367.7 mi
Kansas City, KS
Quickest Drive
6h 32m
Lenexa, KS
Plan Around Meade, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Meade, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Meade, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Meade, KS
Driving from Meade, KS
Expect an average of 358 miles and about 6h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Meade, KS. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 361 miles (6h 44m), while the shortest is just 353 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Meade, KS are Leawood, KS (361.3 mi, 6h 44m), Shawnee, KS (360.6 mi, 6h 43m), and Lenexa, KS (353 mi, 6h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 358-mile trip from Meade, KS, budget about $54 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Meade, KS and 2 routes heading into Meade, KS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 353 to 361 miles.
The longest mapped route from Meade, KS covers 361 miles and takes approximately 6h 44m. Shorter options start at just 353 miles.
The average route from Meade, KS runs about 358 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 358-mile trip from Meade, KS costs roughly $54 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Meade, KS include Leawood, KS, Shawnee, KS and Lenexa, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Meade, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,274
Median Income
$73,990
Median Home Value
$97,100
Median Age
38.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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