How far is Conehatta, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Conehatta, MS to Meridian, MS is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
46.76 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.76 mi
Kilometers
75.26 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Conehatta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conehatta
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conehatta
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
Hickory
MS

Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States

From Conehatta
23.3 mi
00h 24m
To Meridian
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McDonald Road

    130 m · 19 sec · McDonald Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conehatta-Prospect Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Conehatta-Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 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 Conehatta 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conehatta-Prospect Road
41.2 mi · 88%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 3%
South US 11
0.36 mi · 1%
McDonald Road
0.08 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Conehatta-Prospect Road

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory
00h 24m from Conehatta
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conehatta and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Hickory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Conehatta and 23.5 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hickory

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

70 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

108 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conehatta and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.46 km).

Conehatta

#1 Conehatta

Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates32.4512500, -89.2853400
Altitude147
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: McDonald Road (-89.284669, 32.452241)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.03 $14.05
Premium $4.63 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.42 $8.93 $17.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conehatta and Meridian. The current time is 04:58:08.

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.