The drive from Meridian, MS to North Tunica, MS covers 222.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 19, MS 4 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.4 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
89.9 mi
1h 36m
MS 19
71.4 mi
1h 46m
MS 4
23.5 mi
41m
MS 35
22.4 mi
33m
US 61
4.1 mi
4m
Pecan Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
North Jackson Street
1.7 mi
3m
MS 3
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 89.9 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and North Tunica, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
272 ft·17 sec·25th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 8th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·8th Street
3
Continue on MS 19
37 mi·54 min·MS 19
4
At end of road, turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Beacon Street
5
Turn right onto MS 21
1.8 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
6
Turn left
1.2 mi·2 min
7
Continue on MS 19
34 mi·50 min·MS 19
8
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·MS 19; MS 35
9
Turn left onto MS 731
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 731
10
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Jefferson Street
11
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Jackson Street
12
Continue on MS 35
22 mi·33 min·MS 35
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
14
Merge onto I 55
90 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 55
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
16
Turn left onto MS 4
1.1 mi·2 min·MS 4
17
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Main Street
18
Continue on Old Highway 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Highway 4
19
Continue on MS 4
12 mi·21 min·MS 4
20
At end of road, turn right onto MS 3; MS 4
1.5 mi·2 min·MS 3; MS 4
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 4
10.0 mi·17 min·MS 4
22
Turn right onto US 61; MS 4
4.1 mi·4 min·US 61; MS 4
23
Turn left onto Prichard Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Prichard Road
24
Turn right onto Sears Avenue
478 ft·26 sec·Sears Avenue
25
Turn left onto Gay Street
138 ft·6 sec·Gay Street
26
Arrive at destination
Gay Street
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 111.4 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 49 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.4 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Tunica, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meridian, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 222.9 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 I 55 for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 192 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.2 mi into trip|~57m in|MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street
At end of road, turn left onto MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip|~57m in|MS 21 / Pecan Avenue
Turn right onto MS 21 / Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip|~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
192 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.66 one way
$67.33 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.95
$73.91
premium
$4.56
$40.01
$80.02
diesel
$5.61
$49.21
$98.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Winona, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.9
0
$23.40
$10.70
Efficient EV
55.7
0
$19.50
$8.92
EV Truck/SUV
89.2
1
$31.21
$14.27
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Tunica, MS
Afternoon
in North Tunica on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 153.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 222.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.9 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 18 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 38.2 miles (MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (MS 21 / Pecan Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 North Tunica, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Holly Springs along the way.
Holly Springs
192 mi in|~4h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 222.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Meridian, MS to North Tunica, MS covers 222.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 19, MS 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.4 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 $33.66 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (MS 21 / Pecan Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Meridian, MS to North Tunica, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Holly Springs along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
