How far is Duck Hill, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Duck Hill, MS to Meridian, MS is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.19 mi
02h 26m
Flight
105.33 mi
169.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.19 mi
Kilometers
201.48 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, May 13, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Duck Hill
Thu, May 14, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duck Hill
2026-05-13T21:31
Arrive Meridian
Wed, May 13, 11:57 PM 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 Duck Hill
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
Ethel
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Duck Hill
62.5 mi
01h 13m
To Meridian
62.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duck Hill and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · South State Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    918 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1837 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right 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 Duck Hill and Meridian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 29%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
12.5 mi · 10%
South State Street
10.5 mi · 8%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Holland Avenue

Turn right onto Holland Avenue

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
+19.9 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ethel
01h 13m from Duck Hill
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duck Hill and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duck Hill to Meridian?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 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?

Ethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Duck Hill and 62.6 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 Sunny around Duck Hill and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Ethel

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

79 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

94 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

111 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duck Hill and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 105.33 mi (169.51 km).

Duck Hill

#1 Duck Hill

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates33.6331800, -89.7111900
Altitude78
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 State Street (-89.711171, 33.633194)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 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
16.72 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.48
8.84 gal · 33.44 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Duck Hill and Meridian. The current time is 21:31:16.

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.