Origin
Quitman, MS
Late night in Quitman on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quitman, 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
33m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quitman, MS
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Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
Quitman to Meridian is 24.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 45, MS 145, and the Quitman Meridian Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a quick and easy transit. Consider this route if you need to cover this specific distance efficiently without a lengthy travel commitment. It's a practical option for local travel or as a brief segment within a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| MS 145 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Quitman Meridian Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Archusa Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quitman, MS and Meridian, MS.
1
Start on MS 145
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Archusa Avenue
2
Continue on MS 145
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Quitman Meridian Highway
3
Turn left onto US 45
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 45
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 45
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 45
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MS 145: Meridian
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto MS 145
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
MS 145
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
8th Street
10
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
25th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 45
Turn left onto US 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MS 145: Meridian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MS 145: Meridian
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MS 145
At end of road, turn left onto MS 145
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Meridian, MS
Late night in Meridian on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 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
3 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
33m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the route utilizing main roads like US 45 and MS 145. You'll experience a relatively quick pace for most of the 24.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 14.2 miles on US 45, allowing for a consistent driving experience. Expect a smooth journey primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a no-fuss transition between these two Mississippi locations.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and MS 145. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 45.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 4.8 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MS 145): Lane positioning matters here.
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 33m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on US 45. 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 4.8 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MS 145): Lane positioning matters here.
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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