Origin
Pelahatchie, MS
Morning in Pelahatchie on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelahatchie, MS to Meridian, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelahatchie, MS
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Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pelahatchie, MS to Meridian, MS covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, 8th Street, US 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 68.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and 8th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.8 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and 8th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MS 43.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MS 43): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MS 43
Turn left onto MS 43
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Phila...
4
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 63.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| 8th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 11 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| MS 43 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Go Forth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 63.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelahatchie, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on Go Forth Street
127 ft
·
10 sec
·
Go Forth Street
2
Turn left onto US 80
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn left onto MS 43
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 43
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 11
8
Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Street
9
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Pelahatchie, MS · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Pelahatchie, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Meridian on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Newton, MS
34 mi in
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
25 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
1h 17m 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 Pelahatchie, MS to Meridian, MS covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, 8th Street, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Pelahatchie, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.39 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 is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MS 43): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pelahatchie, MS to Meridian, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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