How far is Ecru, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Ecru, MS to Meridian, MS is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ecru and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ecru and Meridian.
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Start on Church Street
42 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Jones Avenue
712 ft · 33 sec · Jones Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 278 East, MS 6 East: Tupelo
1671 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
8.3 mi · 10 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue on Corridor V
11.2 mi · 14 min · Corridor V
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Continue on South Green Street
3093 ft · 59 sec · South Green Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, US 278 East: Amory, Columbus
8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue on Dale Drive
2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ecru and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ecru and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ecru to Meridian?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Ecru and 83.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ecru and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Artesia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ecru and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 138.65 mi (223.13 km).
#1 Ecru
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 34.3531600, -89.0231200 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.52 | $63.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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