How far is Aberdeen, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Meridian, MS is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.91 mi
01h 58m
Flight
101.36 mi
163.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.91 mi
Kilometers
191.36 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Aberdeen
58.4 mi
00h 59m
To Meridian
60.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2140 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  20. 20

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Meridian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
64.5 mi · 54%
East Commerce Street
27.7 mi · 23%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 4%
Front Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi
2nd Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
00h 59m from Aberdeen
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Meridian?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Aberdeen and 60.5 miles from Meridian.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aberdeen and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Macon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macon.

RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

94 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 101.36 mi (163.12 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Meridian. The current time is 07:31:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.