How far is Edwards, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Edwards, MS to Meridian, MS is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwards and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwards and Meridian.
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Start on Pine Street
13 m · 7 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Vicksburg Street
667 ft · 11 sec · Vicksburg Street
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Turn straight onto Jackson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
119 m · 7 sec · Jackson Street
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Take the ramp right
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right 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 Edwards and Meridian.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackson 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.
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 Edwards and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwards to Meridian?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Edwards and 58.8 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edwards and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
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Laurel station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwards and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 111.05 mi (178.71 km).
#1 Edwards
Town in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 32.3301500, -90.6056500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
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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