Traveling from Meridian to Rosedale covers 232.1 miles across Mississippi, taking approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you can comfortably complete the trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $35 for fuel to cover the distance. The route transitions from the Southeast region through the heart of the state, utilizing a combination of I-20, US 49W, and Medgar Evers Boulevard. It is a straightforward trek that works well for those looking to reach the Mississippi Delta from the eastern part of 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
116 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
91.2 mi
1h 39m
US 49W
46.7 mi
56m
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi
48m
East Sunflower Road
19.5 mi
29m
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi
23m
South Highway 61
10.8 mi
14m
US 49
5.5 mi
6m
8th Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Rosedale, MS.
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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 right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.7 mi·3 min·I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
10
Take the exit onto US 49
5.2 mi·6 min·US 49
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
11
Take the exit onto US 49
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 49
Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
12
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·48 min·Medgar Evers Boulevard
13
Take the exit onto US 49W
47 mi·56 min·US 49W
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
14
Turn left onto US 82
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82
15
Turn right onto MS 448
13 mi·23 min·North Sunflower Avenue
16
Turn left onto MS 448
1.1 mi·2 min·MS 448
17
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
11 mi·14 min·South Highway 61
18
Turn left onto MS 8
19 mi·29 min·East Sunflower Road
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At end of road, turn right onto MS 1
0.5 mi·48 sec·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
MS 1
Trip Plan
To make the most of your day, plan to depart early to account for the nearly five-hour drive time. Since the route includes only one planned stop, ensure you are prepared for long stretches of road between your departure and arrival. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along the highway. Because the drive is under five hours, you have the flexibility to choose your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your single stop strategically, as the transition between I-20 and the smaller highway segments offers the best opportunities to rest before the final leg of the drive.
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 116 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.2 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 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 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosedale, 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 232.1 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 91.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 139.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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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
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91.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 49
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...
5
139.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|US 49W
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.05 one way
$70.11 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$38.48
$76.96
premium
$4.56
$41.66
$83.32
diesel
$5.61
$51.24
$102.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.6
0
$24.37
$11.14
Efficient EV
58
0
$20.31
$9.28
EV Truck/SUV
92.8
1
$32.49
$14.85
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Meridian, MS
Late night
in Meridian on Tuesday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rosedale, MS
Late night
in Rosedale on Tuesday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live 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
18 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
4h 48m 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...
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 216.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. Your journey begins with a significant 91.2-mile stretch on I-20, providing a smooth start before you transition onto smaller roads like US 49W. The character of the road changes as you move away from the interstate, shifting toward the regional highways that define the latter portion of the trip. While the interstate portion is efficient and fast-paced, the remainder of the route requires a more measured pace as you head toward Rosedale. You will experience a blend of high-speed transit and local highway navigation throughout the 232.1-mile journey.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.2 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 49W. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
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 232.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.5 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meridian, MS and Rosedale, MS, road signs point toward Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 232.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.2 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 Rosedale, 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 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.5 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Rosedale, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
