How far is Byram, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Byram, MS to Meridian, MS is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
99.51 mi
01h 30m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.51 mi
Kilometers
160.15 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Byram
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-04-17T07:00
Arrive Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
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
Forest
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Byram
49.6 mi
00h 45m
To Meridian
49.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Siwell Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Siwell Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Siwell Road
96.4 mi · 97%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Siwell Road

Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

85.5 mi · 01h 32m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
00h 45m from Byram
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byram and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Byram and 49.9 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Union Station

73 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

82 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 km).

Byram

#1 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
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 Siwell Road (-90.245375, 32.179312)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Meridian. The current time is 07:00:02.

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.