How far is Baldwyn, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Baldwyn, MS to Meridian, MS is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.51 mi
02h 40m
Flight
148.27 mi
238.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.27 mi
Kilometers
238.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.51 mi
Kilometers
263.15 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 16, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Baldwyn
Sat, May 16, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwyn
2026-05-15T23:05
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 16, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwyn
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
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Baldwyn
80.7 mi
01h 20m
To Meridian
82.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1268 ft · 29 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1808 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  14. 14

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwyn 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 37%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 33%
South 4th Street
36.9 mi · 23%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.67 mi
Dale Drive
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Aiternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

60.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
01h 20m from Baldwyn
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baldwyn and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Baldwyn and 82.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Artesia, 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 Artesia.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwyn and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 km).

Baldwyn

#1 Baldwyn

City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates34.5095400, -88.6353300
Altitude122
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: West Main Street (-88.635242, 34.509719)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.84 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
11.54 gal · 43.68 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.57 $49.15
Premium $4.63 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $5.42 $31.24 $62.49

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwyn and Meridian. The current time is 23:05:29.

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.