Meridian, MS to Centreville, MS is 204.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m via I 20 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll be on major highways for most of this drive, making it a straightforward transit rather than a scenic excursion. It's a solid option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
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 Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
88.5 mi
1h 35m
I 55
76 mi
1h 21m
MS 24
20 mi
29m
South Broad Street
15 mi
26m
8th Street
1.4 mi
2m
East Howard Street
1.4 mi
3m
Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 88.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Traffic on I-20
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,152 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,059
Quietest
2 AM
~212 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Centreville, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
272 ft·17 sec·25th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 8th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·8th Street
3
Turn left onto MS 19
1.1 mi·1 min·Airport Boulevard
4
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 80
1.6 mi·1 min·I 20; I 59; US 80
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
85 mi·1 hr 31 min·I 20; US 80
Toward I 20 West: JacksonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
12
Turn straight onto MS 24
20 mi·29 min·MS 24
13
Turn left onto MS 48; MS 569
15 mi·26 min·South Broad Street
14
Continue on East Howard Street
1.4 mi·3 min·East Howard Street
15
Turn left onto North Laurel Street
358 ft·11 sec·North Laurel Street
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under five hours, it's easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Meridian in the morning should get you to Centreville by lunchtime or early afternoon. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch between exits on I 20 is substantial at 88.5 miles. Budgeting around $30 for fuel is a good estimate for this 204.5-mile trip.
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 Meridian, MS, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.5 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centreville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meridian, 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 Meridian, MS
This is one driving day of about 204.5 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Meridian, 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 I 20 for about 88.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 167.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip|~6m in|I 20; US 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80 toward I 20 West: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West: Jackson
6
91.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
5
167.7 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.83 one way
$63.67 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.10
$70.19
premium
$4.71
$37.93
$75.86
diesel
$6.18
$49.75
$99.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
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, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.47
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.1
0
$17.89
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.63
$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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Meridian, MS
Morning
in Meridian on Monday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
ENE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Centreville, MS
Morning
in Centreville on Monday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
4 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
4h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 90% of the travel on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 88.5 miles on I 20 before needing to potentially merge onto other highways like I 55. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the shift to surface roads occurring only in the final portion. The high highway percentage means relatively few stops and a steady pace.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 204.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
481 ft272 ft
Total Climb
422 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
481 ft
~58.4 mi in
Elevation Range
208 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Meridian, MS to Centreville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Meridian Regional Airport — airport in Mississippi, USA
•Threefoot Building — historic office building located in downtown Meridian, Mississippi
•Alex Loeb Building — commercial building in Meridian, Mississippi
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 204.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.5 miles on I 20. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Centreville, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Centreville, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
