Origin
Oktibbeha County, MS
Afternoon in Oktibbeha County on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oktibbeha County, MS to Meridian, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
103.9 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oktibbeha County, MS
Eddie O.
Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Meridian, MS covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.6 miles on US Highway 45 Aiternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.69 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.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 103.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 103.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Aiternate and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.6 miles on US Highway 45 Aiternate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 45 Aiternate is the longest continuous segment at about 60.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Aiternate and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
103.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Meridian, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
5.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via MS 25
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 45 Aiternate | 60.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| MS 25 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Old Highway 45 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| MS 12 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dale Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 45 Aiternate
— 60.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oktibbeha County, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on MS 12
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 12
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto MS 25
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 25
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi
·
13 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian
6
Merge onto US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 45 Aiternate
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Highway 45 North
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
9
Continue on MS 884
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dale Drive
10
Continue on Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
11
Continue on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
4th Street
12
Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
2nd Street
13
Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
22nd Avenue
14
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
8th Street
15
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
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 51.9 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m
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 Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 45 Aiternate for about 60.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Oktibbeha County, MS · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 45 Aiternate if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.6 miles.
Arriving in Meridian, MS
The final approach into Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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
$15.69 one way
$31.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.23 | $34.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 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 | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
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.
Destination
Meridian, MS
Afternoon in Meridian on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Macon, MS
52 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
21 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
2h 4m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS to Meridian, MS covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 45 Aiternate, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.69 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 103.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Meridian, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
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