Trip from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

164.1 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 8m ★

6 AM

3h 20m

8 AM

3h 44m

10 AM

3h 28m

12 PM

3h 26m

3 PM

3h 30m

5 PM

3h 43m

8 PM

3h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Itawamba County, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.3 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.1 miles from Meridian, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 164.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 164.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.3 miles on US 45.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US Highway 45 Alternate. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (23rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Street

Turn right onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 23rd Avenue

Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Front Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

Navigation decision point

68 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...

159.1 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward Fulton, Amory

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Fulton, Amory

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.

Tupelo

68 mi in | ~1h 20m | via US 45 ALT

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 45	61.3 mi	1h 10m
US Highway 45 Alternate	53 mi	1h 3m
Martin Luther King Drive	18.1 mi	20m
I 22	14.3 mi	15m
South Eason Boulevard	4.9 mi	7m
Old Highway 45 North	4.4 mi	6m
East Main Street	2.4 mi	4m
South Adams Street	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 45 — 61.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Itawamba County, MS.

Start on 25th Avenue

272 ft · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

Turn right onto 8th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 8th Street

Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

394 ft · 8 sec · Front Street

Continue on 2nd Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on 4th Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · 4th Street

Continue on Front Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on MS 39; MS 884

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Dale Drive

Continue on Old Highway 45 North

4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 45 North

Continue on US 45

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 45

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward Eason Boulevard

Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Eason Boulevard

Continue on CR 931

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Auburn Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 22; US 78

14 mi · 15 min · I 22; US 78

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Fulton, Amory

Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

Turn right onto MS 178

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Walton Road Southwest

Arrive at destination

Walton Road Southwest

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.1 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Itawamba County, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Meridian, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Meridian, MS

This is one driving day of about 164.1 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Meridian, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 61.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.1 mi from Meridian, MS · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starkville, MS

82 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Starkville, MS to Itawamba County, MS

88.9 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Macon, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starkville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.

Arriving in Itawamba County, MS

The final approach into Itawamba County, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Itawamba County, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 141.5

View on nps.gov

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 141.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.78 one way

$49.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$27.21	$54.41
premium	$4.56	$29.45	$58.91
diesel	$5.61	$36.23	$72.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.23	$7.88
Efficient EV	41	$14.36	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.97	$10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Meridian, MS

Afternoon in Meridian on Thursday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Itawamba County, MS

Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday

Local time

12:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 45, US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Meridian, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.

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Trip from Meridian, MS to Itawamba County, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Itawamba County, MS

National Parks Near This Route

Tupelo National Battlefield

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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