Grenada, MS to Meridian, MS is 136.3 miles and takes about 3h 12m via Holland Avenue and I 55, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a highway-focused drive with a significant portion on the interstate, making it a straightforward journey. With a short driving time and a modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss travel day. Consider this drive if you're looking for efficiency and don't need extensive stops along the way.
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
68.1 miles from Grenada, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi
54m
MS 14
34.9 mi
52m
I 55
31.3 mi
33m
MS 35
24.3 mi
36m
Sunset Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
8th Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Huntington Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Holland Avenue
— 36.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.4 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
3
Merge onto I 55
31 mi·33 min·I 55
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
5
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
24 mi·36 min·MS 35; MS 430
6
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Jefferson Street
7
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Huntington Street
8
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
35 mi·52 min·MS 14; MS 19
10
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Pecan Avenue
11
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
12
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi·54 min·Holland Avenue
13
Continue on 8th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·8th Street
14
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft·11 sec·25th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 12m duration and a fuel cost around $20, this is a perfect same-day trip. Plan to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential rush hour traffic in larger towns. While there's only one recommended stop, the relatively short distance means you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer stretches of highway where services might be less frequent. A specific tip for this route: ensure you have enough gas before you begin the 36.6-mile segment on Holland Avenue, as services may be more spread out compared to the interstate.
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 68.1 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 1h 30m 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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 30m 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 35m
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 Grenada, 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 Grenada, MS
This is one driving day of about 136.3 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Grenada, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.3 and 98 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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34.3 mi into trip|~38m in|MS 35; MS 430
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
Navigation decision point
4
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|South Huntington Street
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
4
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|MS 14; MS 19
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
Navigation decision point
5
96.1 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|Pecan Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
98 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|MS 16; MS 19 / Main Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.58 one way
$41.17 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.60
$45.19
premium
$4.56
$24.46
$48.93
diesel
$5.61
$30.09
$60.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.31
$6.54
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
EV Truck/SUV
54.5
0
$19.08
$8.72
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 20, 2026
Origin
Grenada, MS
Late night
in Grenada on Tuesday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Meridian, MS
Late night
in Meridian on Tuesday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Pearl River, MS
68 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
3 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
3h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of it utilizing interstate or major highway systems. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.6 miles on Holland Avenue before transitioning to the interstate. While the highway share suggests a faster pace, be prepared for the initial part of the journey to be on more local roads before merging onto I 55. The character of the drive shifts from potentially more local scenery to the consistent environment of interstate travel.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on Holland Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Holland Avenue and MS 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in near MS 35; MS 430.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grenada, MS to Meridian, MS is easy. At 3h 12m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.3 miles (MS 35; MS 430): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.3 miles (MS 14; MS 19): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on Holland Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: at 34.3 miles (MS 35; MS 430): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 61.3 miles (MS 14; MS 19): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Meridian, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
