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Trip from Meridian, MS to Walls, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
245.8 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Walls, MS
Arturo Añez.
Trip Overview
Meridian, MS to Walls, MS is 245.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m via I 22 and US 45, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. You'll encounter mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward connection. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
122.9 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 83.7 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 45 | 62.9 mi | 1h 12m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 53 mi | 1h 3m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Goodman Road | 16.5 mi | 25m |
| Old Highway 45 North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-22
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,155 veh/hr typical · worst 1,377
Quietest
2 AM
~140 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 46 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 Walls, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
14 sec
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25th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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8th Street
3
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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23rd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
394 ft
·
8 sec
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Front Street
5
Continue on 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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2nd Street
6
Continue on 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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4th Street
7
Continue on Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Front Street
8
Continue on MS 39; MS 884
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Dale Drive
9
Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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Old Highway 45 North
10
Continue on US 45
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 45
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
13
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 78:west: Memphis
16
Merge onto I 22; US 78
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
18
Keep slight left at fork
195 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left onto MS 302
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Goodman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on MS 302
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Goodman Road West
21
At end of road, turn left onto MS 161
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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MS 161
22
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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2nd Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Railroad Avenue
24
Continue on West Railroad Avenue
171 ft
·
7 sec
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West Railroad Avenue
25
Turn right onto McLemore Drive
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
McLemore Drive
26
Arrive at destination
McLemore Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 50 minute drive time, leaving Meridian in the morning will allow you to reach Walls with plenty of daylight remaining. The $39 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in your vehicle's MPG. While the longest stretch without a major break is 83.7 miles on I 22, you'll have opportunities for fuel and rest along the route. Consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs before continuing on US 45 Alternate.
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 122.9 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.9 miles or 2h 26m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walls, 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 245.8 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 22 for about 83.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.9 miles from Meridian, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Belden Truck Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 142.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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8th Street
Turn right onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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23rd Avenue
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
8
68 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate
Keep slight left at fork onto US 45 ALT / US Highway 45 Alternate toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupelo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 45 Alternate North: West Point, Tupel...
6
142.4 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.12 one way
$68.24 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $38.18 | $76.35 |
| premium | $4.29 | $41.51 | $83.01 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.81 | $11.80 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.41 | $15.73 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Meridian, MS
Late night in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Walls, MS
Late night in Walls on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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
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
4h 50m 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.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 144.1
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 144.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 83% of the 245.8 miles on major roads like I 22. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 83.7 miles on I 22, indicating significant highway cruising. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you navigate these interstates. The drive transitions to US Highway 45 Alternate later on, offering a change in scenery and pace.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.7 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and US 45. You will hit about 15 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 Effort
6/10
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 245.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (23rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
497 ft
209 ft
Total Climb
453 ft
Total Descent
579 ft
Highest Point
497 ft
~158 mi in
Elevation Range
288 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Walls, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Tupelo along the way.
Tupelo
68 mi in
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~1h 20m
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via US 45 ALT
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
Arriving in Walls, MS
Full guide →Founded 2003
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 4h 50m. Total distance: 245.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.7 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Walls, 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (23rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. 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 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Walls, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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