The drive from Meridian, MS to Walnut Grove, MS covers 204.7 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 19, US 49E, MS 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on MS 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.91 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
102.3 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 204.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 8m highway drive covering 204.7 miles, with most of the trip on MS 19 and US 49E. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 miles on MS 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
571 ft129 ft
Total Climb
425 ft
Total Descent
607 ft
Highest Point
571 ft
~58.5 mi in
Elevation Range
443 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 19 and US 49E. 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 8m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
115.4 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 82; MS 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; MS 35
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 19
71.4 mi
1h 46m
US 49E
37.8 mi
56m
MS 35
36 mi
53m
US 82
20.3 mi
27m
US 49
13.7 mi
20m
Sherard Road
7.5 mi
13m
Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi
8m
Pecan Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 19
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Walnut Grove, 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
35 mi·52 min·MS 35
13
Turn straight onto MS 35
0.9 mi·1 min·MS 35
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; MS 35
20 mi·27 min·US 82; MS 35
15
Continue on US 49E; US 82; MS 7
1.1 mi·1 min·US 49E; US 82; MS 7
16
Continue on US 49E
37 mi·54 min·US 49E
17
Continue on US 49; MS 3
14 mi·20 min·US 49; MS 3
18
Continue on MS 322
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 322
19
Turn left onto MS 161; MS 322
1.7 mi·3 min·North State Street
20
Turn right onto MS 322
7.5 mi·13 min·Sherard Road
21
Turn straight onto MS 1
5.9 mi·8 min·Mississippi Highway 1
22
Turn left onto Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Alligator - Rena Lara Road
23
Arrive at 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 102.3 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 45 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Grove, 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 204.7 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 MS 19 for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.3 mi from Meridian, MS
· 2h 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 102.3 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 MS 19 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 miles.
Arriving in Walnut Grove, MS
The final approach into Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 169.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.91 one way
$61.83 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$33.94
$67.87
premium
$4.56
$36.74
$73.48
diesel
$5.61
$45.20
$90.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.91
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.66
$13.10
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 13, 2026
Origin
Meridian, MS
Morning
in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Walnut Grove, MS
Morning
in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
102 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
1 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
5h 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meridian, MS to Walnut Grove, MS covers 204.7 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 19, US 49E, MS 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.3 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 $30.91 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 8m drive. You will face about 12 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.
The route from Meridian, MS to Walnut Grove, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 129 ft to 571 ft elevation with about 425 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
