How far is Bruce, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Bruce, MS to Meridian, MS is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
135.45 mi
02h 39m
Flight
118.5 mi
190.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.5 mi
Kilometers
190.7 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.45 mi
Kilometers
217.99 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Bruce
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruce
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruce
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 Bruce
79.3 mi
01h 19m
To Meridian
56.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Johnson Street

    129 m · 24 sec · West Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    650 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Roane Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Roane Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    34 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    18.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bruce 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 45%
Main Street
25.1 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
18.4 mi · 14%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 4%
East Roane Avenue
2.67 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.67 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
01h 19m from Bruce
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bruce and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 79.3 miles from Bruce and 56.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bruce and Partly 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 Bruce and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 118.5 mi (190.7 km).

Bruce

#1 Bruce

Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA

Population1,798
Coordinates33.9920600, -89.3489600
Altitude84
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 Johnson Street (-89.34896, 33.992408)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.63 $22.11 $44.22
Diesel $5.42 $25.88 $51.77

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 Bruce and Meridian. The current time is 19:21:14.

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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.