Origin
Philadelphia, MS
Late night in Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, MS to Meridian, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, MS
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Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trek across Mississippi, the 38.8-mile drive from Philadelphia to Meridian is an ideal day trip. You can easily complete this route in about 58 minutes, making it perfect for a brief excursion between these two Southeast towns. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is a highly affordable way to navigate the region. Since the journey is short and straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this local drive offers a simple, efficient connection within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Avenue | 36.6 mi | 54m |
| 8th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Holland Avenue
— 36.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on Front Street
229 ft
·
16 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto MS 19
37 mi
·
54 min
·
Holland Avenue
4
Continue on 8th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Street
5
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Philadelphia, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 19 / Holland Avenue
Turn right onto MS 19 / Holland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
38.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.96 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Meridian, MS
Late night in Meridian on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate entirely, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Holland Avenue, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 36.6 miles. The remainder of the journey transitions through 8th Street and Main Street to bring you into your destination. Because this path relies on local roads rather than fast-paced highways, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. It is a practical drive that focuses on navigation through town streets rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Philadelphia, MS to Meridian, MS is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MS 19 / Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles (25th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Meridian, MS
Full guide →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.
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 58m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on Holland Avenue. 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: near the start (MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MS 19 / Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles (25th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meridian, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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