Meridian, MS Road Trips

With 17 routes heading out and 40 heading in, Meridian, MS works well as a launching point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 135 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Meridian, MS spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

57

Longest Drive

239.4 mi

Southaven, MS

Quickest Drive

33m

Quitman, MS

Plan Around Meridian, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Meridian, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Friars Point, MS to Meridian, MS 217.5 mi · 5h 4m Byhalia, MS to Meridian, MS 217 mi · 4h 13m City of Greenville, MS to Meridian, MS 211.1 mi · 4h 10m Carthage, MS to Meridian, MS 209.2 mi · 4h 1m

Continue From Meridian, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Meridian, MS to Southaven, MS 239.4 mi · 4h 41m Meridian, MS to Rosedale, MS 232.1 mi · 4h 48m Meridian, MS to Olive Branch, MS 227.6 mi · 4h 22m Meridian, MS to Batesville, MS 172 mi · 3h 50m

Trips from Meridian, MS

Meridian, MS to Southaven, MS

239.4 mi 4h 41m

Meridian, MS to Rosedale, MS

232.1 mi 4h 48m

Meridian, MS to Olive Branch, MS

227.6 mi 4h 22m

Meridian, MS to Batesville, MS

172 mi 3h 50m

Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS

162.6 mi 3h 14m

Meridian, MS to West Gulfport, MS

156.9 mi 3h

Meridian, MS to Brookhaven, MS

143.8 mi 2h 39m

Meridian, MS to Nettleton, MS

135.9 mi 2h 43m

Meridian, MS to Amory, MS

125.7 mi 2h 36m

Meridian, MS to Lucedale, MS

111.9 mi 2h 15m

Meridian, MS to Purvis, MS

101.6 mi 1h 56m

Meridian, MS to Byram, MS

99.5 mi 1h 50m

Meridian, MS to Richland, MS

91.8 mi 1h 44m

Meridian, MS to Pearl, MS

87.9 mi 1h 37m

Meridian, MS to Kosciusko, MS

77.6 mi 1h 57m

Meridian, MS to Carthage, MS

76.1 mi 1h 35m

Meridian, MS to Pearl River, MS

46.3 mi 1h 10m

Driving from Meridian, MS

Expect an average of 135 miles and about 2h 42m behind the wheel when leaving Meridian, MS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Meridian, MS are Southaven, MS (239.4 mi, 4h 41m), Rosedale, MS (232.1 mi, 4h 48m), Olive Branch, MS (227.6 mi, 4h 22m), Batesville, MS (172 mi, 3h 50m), and Gulf Park Estates, MS (162.6 mi, 3h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Meridian, MS, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Meridian, MS and 40 routes heading into Meridian, MS, covering 57 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 239 miles.

The longest mapped route from Meridian, MS covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.

The average route from Meridian, MS runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Meridian, MS costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Meridian, MS include Southaven, MS, Rosedale, MS, Olive Branch, MS and Batesville, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.