How far is Durant, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Durant, MS to Meridian, MS is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
95.5 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.99 mi
133.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.99 mi
Kilometers
133.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.69 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durant
2026-05-05T03:59
Arrive Meridian
Tue, May 5, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durant
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
Philadelphia
MS

City in Mississippi, USA

From Durant
46.7 mi
00h 54m
To Meridian
48.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    27 m · 7 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durant 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi State Highway 12
51.2 mi · 54%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 38%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 mi
Main Street
0.13 mi
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 54m from Durant
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Durant and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Durant and 48.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Durant and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durant and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 82.99 mi (133.56 km).

Durant

#1 Durant

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population2,198
Coordinates33.0751300, -89.8545300
Altitude81
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: North Jackson Street (-89.854483, 33.075109)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.35 $28.71
Premium $4.63 $15.59 $31.17
Diesel $5.42 $18.25 $36.50

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Durant and Meridian. The current time is 03:59:49.

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.