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Trip from Meridian, MS to Coldwater, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

47.1 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Meridian, MS, MS

Meridian, MS

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Downtown Coldwater, MS, MS

Coldwater, MS

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Trip Overview

Meridian, MS to Coldwater, MS is 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m via MS 19, MS 21, and Beacon Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Mississippi, connecting you from the Southeast region of the state to another part of the Southeast. Given its short distance and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. You'll primarily be on highways, making for a straightforward transit between these two points. Consider this for a quick connection when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 19 36.6 mi 54m
MS 21 5.6 mi 9m
Beacon Street 2 mi 3m
8th Street 1.5 mi 2m
MS 15 1 mi 1m
25th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 19 — 36.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Coldwater, MS.

1

Start on 25th Avenue

272 ft · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
2

Turn left onto 8th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
3

Continue on MS 19

37 mi · 54 min · MS 19
4

At end of road, turn left onto MS 16; MS 19

2.0 mi · 3 min · Beacon Street
5

Turn straight onto MS 15; MS 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · MS 15; MS 21
6

Turn right onto MS 21

1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 21
7

Keep slight left at fork onto MS 21

0.9 mi · 1 min · MS 21
8

Turn slight left onto MS 21

2.9 mi · 5 min · MS 21
9

Turn left

0.2 mi · 1 min
10

Turn left

71 ft · 5 sec
11

Turn right

0.1 mi · 50 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Mississippi, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, MS

24 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

Nellieburg, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

5
38.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street

At end of road, turn left onto MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street

Navigation decision point

4
43 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | MS 21

Keep slight left at fork onto MS 21

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
47 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.90 one way

$13.80 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $7.66 $15.32
premium $4.49 $8.32 $16.64
diesel $5.60 $10.38 $20.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.95 $2.26
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (63% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Meridian, MS

Night in Meridian on Wednesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Destination

Coldwater, MS

Night in Coldwater on Wednesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:03AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

71°F

Philadelphia, MS

24 mi in

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 92% of the 47.1 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 36.6 miles on MS 19 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of your travel time. The final portion of the drive will involve navigating local streets as you approach your destination.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on MS 19.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 19 and MS 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (MS 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

556 ft 305 ft

Total Climb

383 ft

Total Descent

266 ft

Highest Point

556 ft

~43.7 mi in

Elevation Range

251 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Meridian, MS

Full guide →

Founded 1854

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

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 1h 14m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on MS 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (MS 16; MS 19 / Beacon Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (MS 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coldwater, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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