How far is Farmington, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Farmington, MS to Meridian, MS is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.3 mi
03h 17m
Flight
177.87 mi
286.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.87 mi
Kilometers
286.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.3 mi
Kilometers
320.75 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-17T04:20
Arrive Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Farmington
97.6 mi
01h 38m
To Meridian
101.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 217

    45 m · 12 sec · County Road 217

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  3. 3

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Cruise Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 18 sec · North Fillmore Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Tate Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2394 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    43.5 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  19. 19

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Meridian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Tate Street
66.5 mi · 33%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 30%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 27%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 2%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 1%
County Road 200
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 38m from Farmington
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Farmington and 101.7 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 177.87 mi (286.25 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
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: County Road 217 (-88.452644, 34.930092)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.63 $32.51 $65.03
Diesel $5.42 $38.07 $76.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Meridian. The current time is 04:20:11.

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.