Meridian, MS Road Trips

With 10 routes heading out and 22 heading in, Meridian, MS works well as a launching point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 46-mile quick runs to 232-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Meridian, MS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

232.1 mi

Rosedale, MS

Quickest Drive

11m

Marion, MS

Plan Around Meridian, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Meridian, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Rosedale, MS to Meridian, MS 231.4 mi · 4h 47m Olive Branch, MS to Meridian, MS 227.2 mi · 4h 23m Byhalia, MS to Meridian, MS 217 mi · 4h 13m City of Greenville, MS to Meridian, MS 211.1 mi · 4h 10m

Continue From Meridian, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Meridian, MS to Rosedale, MS 232.1 mi · 4h 48m Meridian, MS to Olive Branch, MS 227.6 mi · 4h 22m Meridian, MS to Carthage, MS 209.1 mi · 4h 1m Meridian, MS to Belzoni, MS 163.6 mi · 3h 9m

Trips from Meridian, MS

Meridian, MS to Rosedale, MS

232.1 mi 4h 48m

Meridian, MS to Olive Branch, MS

227.6 mi 4h 22m

Meridian, MS to Carthage, MS

209.1 mi 4h 1m

Meridian, MS to Belzoni, MS

163.6 mi 3h 9m

Meridian, MS to Gulfport, MS

159.4 mi 3h 5m

Meridian, MS to Richland, MS

156 mi 3h 4m

Meridian, MS to Richland, MS

91.8 mi 1h 44m

Meridian, MS to Pearl, MS

87.9 mi 1h 20m

Meridian, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

86.9 mi 1h 42m

Meridian, MS to Pearl River, MS

46.3 mi 1h 10m

Driving from Meridian, MS

Expect an average of 146 miles and about 2h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Meridian, MS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 232 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Meridian, MS are Rosedale, MS (232.1 mi, 4h 48m), Olive Branch, MS (227.6 mi, 4h 22m), Carthage, MS (209.1 mi, 4h 1m), Belzoni, MS (163.6 mi, 3h 9m), and Gulfport, MS (159.4 mi, 3h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 146-mile trip from Meridian, MS, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Meridian, MS and 22 routes heading into Meridian, MS, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 232 miles.

The longest mapped route from Meridian, MS covers 232 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.

The average route from Meridian, MS runs about 146 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 146-mile trip from Meridian, MS costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Meridian, MS include Rosedale, MS, Olive Branch, MS, Carthage, MS and Belzoni, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.