Drive or Fly: Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MEI–TUP. At 164 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 20m
Distance
164.1 mi
Total Cost
$71
CO2
66 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 1m
16m in the air
Air Distance
134 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
34 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MEI and TUP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 20m | 3h 1m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $71 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 66 kg CO2 | 34 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 45 ALT, US 45, I 22; US 78
via I 20; I 59, I 22; US 78, US 43
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.