The drive from North Tunica, MS to Meridian, MS covers 223 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Holland Avenue, MS 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.68 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
111.5 miles from North Tunica, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 223 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 223 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Holland Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 90 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 90 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Holland Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sears Avenue.
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 3m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sears Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prichard Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MS 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sears Avenue
Turn right onto Sears Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Prichard Road
At end of road, turn left onto Prichard Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip|~5m in|MS 4
Turn left onto MS 4
Navigation decision point
4
121 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|MS 35; MS 430
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
Navigation decision point
5
182.9 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|Pecan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
90 mi
1h 36m
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi
54m
MS 14
34.9 mi
52m
MS 35
24.3 mi
36m
MS 4
24 mi
42m
US 61
4.1 mi
4m
Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
8th Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 90 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tunica, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on Gay Street
138 ft·7 sec·Gay Street
2
Turn right onto Sears Avenue
478 ft·26 sec·Sears Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Prichard Road
470 ft·13 sec·Prichard Road
4
Take the ramp
194 ft·5 sec
5
Merge onto US 61
4.1 mi·4 min·US 61
6
Turn left onto MS 4
11 mi·20 min·MS 4
7
Turn left onto MS 4
12 mi·21 min·MS 4
8
Continue on Old Highway 4
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Highway 4
9
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Main Street
10
At end of road, turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
12
Merge onto I 55
90 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 55
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
14
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
24 mi·36 min·MS 35; MS 430
15
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Jefferson Street
16
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Huntington Street
17
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
18
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
35 mi·52 min·MS 14; MS 19
19
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
20
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
21
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi·54 min·Holland Avenue
22
Continue on 8th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·8th Street
23
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft·11 sec·25th Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
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 111.5 miles from North Tunica, MS, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 49 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Tunica, 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 North Tunica, MS
This is one driving day of about 223 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from North Tunica, 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 I 55 for about 90 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.5 mi from North Tunica, MS
· 2h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.68 one way
$67.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.97
$73.94
premium
$4.56
$40.03
$80.05
diesel
$5.61
$49.24
$98.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: sparse
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Winona, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.9
0
$23.41
$10.70
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.51
$8.92
EV Truck/SUV
89.2
1
$31.22
$14.27
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
North Tunica, MS
Morning
in North Tunica on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Meridian, MS
Morning
in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
16 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 3m 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 North Tunica, MS to Meridian, MS covers 223 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Holland Avenue, MS 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 miles from North Tunica, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.68 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 3m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sears Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Prichard Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MS 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Tunica, MS to Meridian, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
