Trip from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

118 mi

190 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 46m ★

6 AM

2h 57m

8 AM

3h 19m

10 AM

3h 5m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 6m

5 PM

3h 18m

8 PM

2h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Holland Avenue, MS 14, Mississippi State Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on Holland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.82 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59 miles from Tchula, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 118 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Holland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS is easy. At 2h 56m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (MS 12 / East Mulberry Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

23.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

24.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | MS 12 / East Mulberry Street

Turn left onto MS 12 / East Mulberry Street

Navigation decision point

39.4 mi into trip | ~59m in | MS 43

Turn right onto MS 43

Navigation decision point

77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | Pecan Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Holland Avenue	36.6 mi	54m
MS 14	26.2 mi	38m
Mississippi State Highway 12	14.5 mi	21m
Depot Street	12.3 mi	18m
MS 12	11.2 mi	16m
MS 19	10.5 mi	15m
Pecan Avenue	1.9 mi	2m
MS 43	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Holland Avenue — 36.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tchula, MS and Meridian, MS.

Start on this road

43 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto Main Street

116 ft · 5 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 49E

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

Continue on MS 12

11 mi · 16 min · MS 12

Turn slight right onto MS 12; MS 17

387 ft · 7 sec · MS 12; MS 17

Continue on MS 12; MS 17

280 ft · 4 sec · MS 12; MS 17

Turn right onto MS 12

12 mi · 18 min · Depot Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 51; MS 12

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Jackson Street

Turn left onto MS 12

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

Continue on MS12

15 mi · 21 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

Turn right onto MS 43

1.7 mi · 2 min · MS 43

Continue on MS 14

26 mi · 38 min · MS 14

Continue on MS 19

10 mi · 15 min · MS 19

At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · Pecan Avenue

Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto MS 19

37 mi · 54 min · Holland Avenue

Continue on 8th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

Turn right onto 25th Avenue

272 ft · 11 sec · 25th Avenue

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Tchula, MS, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 26 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59 miles or 1h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tchula, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Tchula, MS

This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Tchula, 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 Holland Avenue for about 36.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59 mi from Tchula, MS · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pearl River, MS

59 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

Goodman, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pearl River, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59 miles from Tchula, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 118

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

2.8 mi

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Mississippi

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mc Clelland Cafe & Grocery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16016567793

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 118

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 118

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16014823280

Visit website

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16015538377

Visit website

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16014858099

Visit website

Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16016566686

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16622892500

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+16622894433

Visit website

Hondumex Authentic Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16016630546

Mc Clelland Cafe & Grocery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16016567793

The Sip Beverages

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.1

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16625826620

Visit website

The Grindhouse MS

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16018854494

Visit website

CrisMont Creations

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+16015750317

2810 Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.5

Collinsville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+17692568200

Visit website

The Philly Vibe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.3

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16015049526

Visit website

Joey

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Philadelphia Nutrition

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

+16016638950

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 118

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015120270

Visit website

Kosciusko Information Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.1

Kosciusko, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16622892981

Visit website

Northside Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16016564101

Kosciusko City Parks & Rec

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.1

Kosciusko, Mississippi

+16622897932

Burnside State Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Depot Family Fun Center

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 3–10 pm

+16016560770

Visit website

Neshoba County Historical Musuem

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.8

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+16016561284

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.82 one way

$35.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$19.56	$39.13
premium	$4.56	$21.18	$42.36
diesel	$5.61	$26.05	$52.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.4	$12.39	$5.66
Efficient EV	29.5	$10.33	$4.72
EV Truck/SUV	47.2	$16.52	$7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tchula, MS

Late night in Tchula on Saturday

Local time

4:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meridian, MS

Late night in Meridian on Saturday

Local time

4:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Pearl River, MS

59 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 56m 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 Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Holland Avenue, MS 14, Mississippi State Highway 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59 miles from Tchula, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.82 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS is easy. At 2h 56m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Tchula, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Meridian, MS

Nearby Places

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Mc Clelland Cafe & Grocery

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Chili's Grill & Bar

El Norte Mexican Restaurant

The Daily Grind

Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Sonic Drive-In

Hondumex Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Mc Clelland Cafe & Grocery

The Sip Beverages

The Grindhouse MS

CrisMont Creations

2810 Coffee

The Philly Vibe

Joey

Philadelphia Nutrition

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Kosciusko Information Center

Northside Park

Kosciusko City Parks & Rec

Burnside State Park

Depot Family Fun Center

Neshoba County Historical Musuem

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tchula, MS

Meridian, MS

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 56m on the road

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