The drive from Walnut Grove, MS to Meridian, MS covers 204.6 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49E, MS 35, Holland Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.7 miles on US 49E.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.90 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
102.3 miles from Walnut Grove, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 8m highway drive covering 204.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 49E and MS 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.7 miles on US 49E.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49E is the longest continuous segment at about 43.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49E and MS 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1.
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 8m 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 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (US 49E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~3m in|MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip|~25m in|MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.1 mi into trip|~51m in|US 49E
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
127.1 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|South Huntington Street
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
5
164.5 mi into trip|~4h 8m in|Pecan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49E
43.7 mi
1h 5m
MS 35
37.7 mi
56m
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi
54m
MS 14
34.9 mi
52m
US 82
14.5 mi
17m
US 49
10.7 mi
15m
Sherard Road
7.5 mi
13m
Mississippi Highway 1
5.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 49E
— 43.7 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on this road
35 ft·1 sec·this road
2
Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Alligator - Rena Lara Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
5.9 mi·8 min·Mississippi Highway 1
4
Turn slight right onto MS 322
7.5 mi·13 min·Sherard Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161; MS 322
1.6 mi·2 min·South State Street
6
Continue on MS 322
4.4 mi·7 min·MS 322
7
Continue on US 49
11 mi·15 min·US 49
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49E
44 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 49E
9
Continue on US 82
14 mi·17 min·US 82
10
Turn right onto MS 35
38 mi·56 min·MS 35
11
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Jefferson Street
12
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Huntington Street
13
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
14
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
35 mi·52 min·MS 14; MS 19
15
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
16
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
17
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi·54 min·Holland Avenue
18
Continue on 8th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·8th Street
19
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft·11 sec·25th Avenue
20
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 102.3 miles from Walnut Grove, MS, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 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 45 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove, MS
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Walnut Grove, 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 US 49E for about 43.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.3 mi from Walnut Grove, MS
· 2h 34m 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
$30.90 one way
$61.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$33.92
$67.84
premium
$4.56
$36.72
$73.45
diesel
$5.61
$45.17
$90.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.64
$13.09
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 15, 2026
Origin
Walnut Grove, MS
Afternoon
in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Meridian, MS
Afternoon
in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
102 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
23 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 8m 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 Walnut Grove, MS to Meridian, MS covers 204.6 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49E, MS 35, Holland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.3 miles from Walnut Grove, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.90 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 8m 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 0.9 miles (MS 1 / Mississippi Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (US 49E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Walnut Grove, 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.
