How far is Calhoun City, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Calhoun City, MS to Meridian, MS is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
125.25 mi
02h 26m
Flight
108.86 mi
175.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.25 mi
Kilometers
201.57 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 30, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Calhoun City
Sat, May 30, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun City
2026-05-30T04:43
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 30, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun City
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
Crawford
MS

Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi

From Calhoun City
74.2 mi
01h 13m
To Meridian
51.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun City and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    605 ft · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Roane Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Roane Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    34 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    18.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

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

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calhoun City 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 48%
Main Street
24.9 mi · 20%
US Highway 45 Alternate
18.4 mi · 15%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 4%
East Roane Avenue
2.67 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.67 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawford
01h 13m from Calhoun City
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calhoun City 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 Calhoun City to Meridian?

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Calhoun City and 51.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Calhoun City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Crawford

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

99 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun City and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 108.86 mi (175.2 km).

Calhoun City

#1 Calhoun City

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,649
Coordinates33.8553900, -89.3114600
Altitude83
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: MS 8 (-89.311457, 33.855623)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.48
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.74 $33.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.82 $37.65
Premium $4.63 $20.44 $40.89
Diesel $5.42 $23.93 $47.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun City and Meridian. The current time is 04:43:23.

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.