Road Trips from Meridian, MS
Meridian's location in Mississippi opens up a range of driving options, from quick half-day excursions to longer drives. You've got several destinations within about two hours, many featuring highway driving and some with park access. If you're looking for something a bit more substantial, there are longer routes that push towards four or five hours, offering a different driving experience and more park options. This list covers day trips and doesn't necessitate an overnight stay, making it easy to plan a weekend escape.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
4.4h
With Parks Nearby
5
Weekend trip
Rosedale, MS
4h 48m232.1 mi one way
For the longest day trip, Rosedale is 4.8 hours and 232.1 miles away. This route features a 'Highway-focused drive' profile and a perfect drive score of 10. It also includes access to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
Olive Branch, MS
4h 22m227.6 mi one way
This 4.4-hour drive to Olive Branch is 227.6 miles. It's characterized as a 'Highway-focused drive' with a drive score of 8. This route offers access to Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
Southaven, MS
4h 41m239.4 mi one way
Hernando, MS
4h 28m207.6 mi one way
Walls, MS
4h 50m245.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Rosedale, MS
4h 48m232.1 mi one way
Olive Branch, MS
4h 22m227.6 mi one way
Southaven, MS
4h 41m239.4 mi one way
Hernando, MS
4h 28m207.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for drives to destinations like Rosedale, which has multiple park options, or shorter trips with access to Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Summer
Summer heat makes shorter, mostly highway drives to places like Pearl or Richland more appealing. The longer drives are also feasible with ample air conditioning.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance the 'Highway-focused drive' routes like the one to Olive Branch, which includes historical park sites.
Winter
Winter drives are generally straightforward on the mostly highway routes. Shorter trips to nearby destinations are easily manageable in cooler weather.
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