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Trip from Meridian, MS to Purvis, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

101.6 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

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Purvis, MS

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Trip Overview

Meridian, MS to Purvis, MS is 101.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via I 59, US 11, and I 20, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.8 miles from Meridian, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 59 87.5 mi 1h 34m
US 11 9 mi 13m
I 20 1.6 mi 1m
8th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Airport Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Shelby Speights Drive 0.3 mi <1m
North Frontage Road 0.2 mi <1m
25th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 59 — 87.5 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 25th Avenue

272 ft · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
2

Turn left onto 8th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
3

Turn left onto MS 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Boulevard
4

Turn right onto North Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 80

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 20; I 59; US 80
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 59
Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto US 11

9.0 mi · 13 min · US 11
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Shelby Speights Drive

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Shelby Speights Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Shelby Speights Drive

Trip Plan

With a drive time under two hours and a fuel cost around $15, this is a very flexible trip. You can easily depart Meridian, MS, at your leisure. Because the longest continuous stretch is 87.5 miles on I 59, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Purvis, MS, to ensure a smooth arrival without needing to seek out a gas station immediately upon entering town.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 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 22 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Purvis, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Meridian, MS

This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Meridian, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 59 for about 87.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MS

51 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

Stonewall, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 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 I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

2.8 mi

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Mississippi

3 mi

Ward's Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58

Laurel, Mississippi

Hours: 5:45 am–9 pm

+16016499278

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16014823280

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16015538377

Visit website

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16014858099

Visit website

Cater's Market Meridian

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+16014825515

Visit website

PJ's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16012865941

Visit website

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015120270

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Dunn's Falls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.5

Enterprise, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16016558550

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 87.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 87.1

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92.1 — 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

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | MS 19 / Airport Boulevard

Turn left onto MS 19 / Airport Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
4.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
6
92.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.34 one way

$30.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.84 $33.69
premium $4.56 $18.24 $36.47
diesel $5.61 $22.43 $44.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.06
EV Truck/SUV 40.6 0 $14.22 $6.50

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 18, 2026

Origin

Meridian, MS

Afternoon in Meridian on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Purvis, MS

Afternoon in Purvis on Saturday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Laurel, MS

51 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

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 87.5 miles on I 59, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads involved, including I 59, US 11, and I 20, generally provide smooth travel. While largely a highway experience, be aware of potential variations as you transition between interstates and US highways.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.5 mi on I 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 11. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.5 miles (MS 19 / Airport Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.5 miles on I 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (MS 19 / Airport Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Purvis, MS before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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