Origin
Meridian, MS
Late night in Meridian on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
187.1 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m
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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Ripley, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS covers 187.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Street, 23rd Avenue, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.26 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
93.6 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 187.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 187.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | — | — |
| 23rd Avenue | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Dale Drive | — | — |
| Highway 45 North | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Ripley, 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
·
9 sec
·
Front Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
46 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 Dale Drive
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dale Drive
9
Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
10
Continue straight
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
12
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
13
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
14
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 78:west: Memphis
16
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
23 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
18
Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Mississippi Highway 15
19
Turn straight
11 mi
·
16 min
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Walnut Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 93.6 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.6 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 187.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.6 mi from Meridian, MS · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.6 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, MS
The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, 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
$28.26 one way
$56.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.02 | $62.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.31 | $82.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.65 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Ripley, MS
Late night in Ripley on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
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
3h 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 Ripley, MS covers 187.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Street, 23rd Avenue, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.6 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 $28.26 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.
The drive from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meridian, MS to Ripley, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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