Origin
Meridian, MS
Late night in Meridian on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, MS to Quitman, MS
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Quitman, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian, MS to Quitman, MS covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, Quitman Meridian Highway, Roebuck Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.1 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Meridian, MS to Quitman, MS covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~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
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~0m in
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Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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22nd Avenue
Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Quitman Meridian Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Roebuck Drive | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Archusa Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 23rd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Quitman, 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
5
Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
22nd Avenue
6
Continue on Roebuck Drive
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Roebuck Drive
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
8 min
9
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
10
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
11
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
12
Turn right onto Quitman Meridian Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Quitman Meridian Highway
13
Continue on North Archusa Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Archusa Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.1 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 24.2 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quitman, 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 24.2 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meridian, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.1 mi from Meridian, MS · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Quitman, MS
The final approach into Quitman, 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 Quitman, 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
$3.70 one way
$7.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Quitman, MS
Late night in Quitman on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
4 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meridian, MS to Quitman, MS covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Quitman Meridian Highway, Roebuck Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.70 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Meridian, MS to Quitman, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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