The drive from Ruleville, MS to Meridian, MS covers 164.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 35, Holland Avenue, MS 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on MS 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.80 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
82.1 miles from Ruleville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 7m highway drive covering 164.2 miles, with most of the trip on MS 35 and Holland Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.7 miles on MS 35.
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.
MS 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 35 and Holland Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 49W / South Oak 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 4h 7m 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 0.3 miles (US 49W / South Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 86.6 miles (South Huntington Street): 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.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 49W / South Oak Avenue
Turn right onto US 49W / South Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19 mi into trip|~32m in|US 49E
At end of road, turn right onto US 49E
Navigation decision point
4
86.6 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|South Huntington Street
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
4
89.2 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|MS 14; MS 19
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
Navigation decision point
5
124 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|Pecan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 35
37.7 mi
56m
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi
54m
MS 14
34.9 mi
52m
US 49E
15.3 mi
23m
US 82
14.5 mi
17m
MS 442
13.8 mi
24m
South Oak Avenue
4.9 mi
7m
Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 35
— 37.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruleville, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on West Floyce Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Floyce Street
2
Turn right onto US 49W
4.9 mi·7 min·South Oak Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 442
14 mi·24 min·MS 442
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 49E
15 mi·23 min·US 49E
5
Continue on US 82
14 mi·17 min·US 82
6
Turn right onto MS 35
38 mi·56 min·MS 35
7
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Jefferson Street
8
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Huntington Street
9
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
10
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
35 mi·52 min·MS 14; MS 19
11
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
12
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
13
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi·54 min·Holland Avenue
14
Continue on 8th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·8th Street
15
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft·11 sec·25th Avenue
16
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 82.1 miles from Ruleville, MS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 36 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
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 Ruleville, 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 Ruleville, MS
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Ruleville, 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 35 for about 37.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Ruleville, MS
· 2h 3m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.80 one way
$49.60 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.22
$54.44
premium
$4.56
$29.47
$58.94
diesel
$5.61
$36.25
$72.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.24
$7.88
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$22.99
$10.51
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 17, 2026
Origin
Ruleville, MS
Morning
in Ruleville on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Meridian, MS
Morning
in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SSW 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
32 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
4h 7m 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 Ruleville, MS to Meridian, MS covers 164.2 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 35, 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 82.1 miles from Ruleville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.80 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 4h 7m 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 0.3 miles (US 49W / South Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (US 49E): Navigation decision point; at 86.6 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ruleville, MS to Meridian, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
