Origin
Meridian, MS
Afternoon in Meridian on Wednesday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, MS to Plantersville, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
139.7 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian, MS to Plantersville, MS covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 $21.10 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
69.8 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 139.7 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 20 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
453 ft
202 ft
Total Climb
307 ft
Total Descent
345 ft
Highest Point
453 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
251 ft
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 48m 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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23rd Avenue
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
8
68 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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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...
5
136 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward Downtown Verona, Plantersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown Verona, Plantersville
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 Plantersville, 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 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Old Highway 45 North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Road 814 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Plantersville, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
25th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
8th Street
3
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
23rd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
·
Front Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Continue on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
4th Street
7
Continue on Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
8
Continue on MS 39; MS 884
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dale Drive
9
Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
10
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 45
11
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.
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Downtown Verona, Plantersville
14
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn straight onto Main Street
432 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn straight onto Road 814
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Road 814
17
Continue on Central Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
18
Turn sharp left onto MS 6
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn sharp right onto Pinecrest Avenue
159 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pinecrest Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Pinecrest Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 1h 22m 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 22m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plantersville, 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 139.7 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 69.8 mi from Meridian, MS · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.
Arriving in Plantersville, MS
The final approach into Plantersville, 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 Plantersville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.10 one way
$42.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.07 | $50.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Plantersville, MS
Afternoon in Plantersville on Wednesday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Macon, MS
70 mi in
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
27 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
2h 48m 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 Plantersville, MS covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 69.8 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 $21.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 48m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.2 miles (23rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Meridian, MS to Plantersville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 202 ft to 453 ft elevation with about 307 ft of total climbing.
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