How far is Centreville, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Centreville, MS to Meridian, MS is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.16 mi
03h 17m
Flight
164.53 mi
264.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.53 mi
Kilometers
264.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.16 mi
Kilometers
330.18 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Terry
MS

Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Centreville
102.3 mi
01h 38m
To Meridian
102.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1831 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 10 sec · North Laurel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    20.3 mi · 30 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centreville 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
185 mi · 90%
East Howard Street
16.3 mi · 8%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
North Laurel Street
0.07 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terry
01h 38m from Centreville
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Centreville 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 Centreville to Meridian?

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Centreville and 102.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Centreville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Terry

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

28 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

59 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.78 km).

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#1 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
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 (-91.068121, 31.089966)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.84
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.42 $54.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.84 $61.67
Premium $4.63 $33.49 $66.97
Diesel $5.42 $39.20 $78.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Meridian. The current time is 00:04:31.

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.