How far is Caledonia, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Caledonia, MS to Meridian, MS is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
108.98 mi
01h 51m
Flight
93.72 mi
150.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.72 mi
Kilometers
150.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.98 mi
Kilometers
175.39 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Mon, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-05-04T15:37
Arrive Meridian
Mon, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
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
Shuqualak
MS

Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Caledonia
52.6 mi
00h 55m
To Meridian
56.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wolfe Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wolfe Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Caledonia Steens Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Caledonia Steens Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Military Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    8 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

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

    41 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
64.5 mi · 59%
Military Road
7.89 mi · 7%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 5%
Caledonia Steens Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 4%
Wolfe Road
0.73 mi · 1%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shuqualak
00h 55m from Caledonia
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caledonia and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Caledonia and 56.3 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

97 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 93.72 mi (150.82 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

City in Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,048
Coordinates33.6828900, -88.3244800
Altitude108
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: Wolf Road (-88.324299, 33.682883)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and Meridian. The current time is 15:37:44.

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.