Origin
Caledonia, MS
Morning in Caledonia on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caledonia, MS to Meridian, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caledonia, MS
Ollie Craig
Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
Caledonia, MS to Meridian, MS is 105 miles and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes via US 45 and US 82, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 85% highway, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Caledonia, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 79 mi | 1h 31m |
| Military Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| US 82 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Caledonia Steens Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Old Highway 45 North | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Wolfe Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dale Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 79 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Wolfe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wolfe Road
3
Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Caledonia Steens Road
4
Turn straight onto MS 12
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Road
5
Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Military Road
6
Continue on Military Road
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
Military Road
7
Enter roundabout
26 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
9
Merge onto US 82; MS 12; MS 50
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 82; MS 12; MS 50
10
Take the exit onto US 45
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45
135 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
12
Turn left onto US 45
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 45
64 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
US 45
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Highway 45 North
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Highway 45 North
15
Continue on MS 884
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dale Drive
16
Continue on Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
17
Continue on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
4th Street
18
Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
2nd Street
19
Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
22nd Avenue
20
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
8th Street
21
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2 hours 15 minutes, you have the flexibility to leave anytime that suits your schedule. No overnight stay is necessary, so you can depart in the morning and arrive by midday. Since the longest continuous stretch on US 45 is 79 miles, plan your fuel stop before you hit that segment if you prefer to top off. While there are no specific stops noted, remember that Meridian offers various services as you conclude your drive.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Caledonia, MS, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 23 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Caledonia, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Caledonia, MS
This is one driving day of about 105.1 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Caledonia, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 79 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Caledonia, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Wolfe Road
Turn right onto Wolfe Road
Navigation decision point
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Enter roundabout toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Star...
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 45
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
5
105.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Meridian, MS
Morning in Meridian on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Brooksville, MS
53 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
21 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
2h 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 85% of the 105 miles on faster roads like US 45 and US 82. You'll encounter your longest stretch without a significant change in road type on US 45 for 79 miles. Surface roads will likely appear in the final portions of your trip, particularly as you approach Meridian. Expect a steady cruising experience with relatively frequent exits on the highway segments.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Military Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wolfe Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wolfe Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Meridian, MS
Full guide →Meridian is a city in Mississippi. It was a titan of commerce of sorts during the Reconstruction era and up through the Great Depression, even after General Tecumseh Sherman had torched it, due to its being a hub to five major rail lines and manufacturing during its golden age. It is now a treasure trove for some of the architecture preserved from that period. Meridian is also noted for being the location of the US v. Cecil Price court case, where several Ku Klux Klan members were charged for the abduction and murder of three Civil Rights workers in 1964 in nearby Neshoba County, an event analogously portrayed in the film Mississippi Burning.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 105.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wolfe Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meridian, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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