How far is Amory, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Amory, MS to Meridian, MS is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.62 mi
02h 10m
Flight
112.62 mi
181.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.62 mi
Kilometers
181.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.62 mi
Kilometers
206.99 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM CDT
Return by in Amory
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amory
2026-04-19T09:39
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amory
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Amory
63.3 mi
01h 05m
To Meridian
65.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    1927 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Columbus

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2140 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

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

    41 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  24. 24

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amory 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
92.3 mi · 72%
Highway 125
5.21 mi · 4%
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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 05m from Amory
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Amory and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 63.3 miles from Amory and 65.4 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Amory and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Amory and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 112.62 mi (181.25 km).

Amory

#1 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
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: 2nd Avenue South (-88.488103, 33.984284)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.63 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $5.42 $24.58 $49.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amory and Meridian. The current time is 09:39:07.

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.