How far is Flora, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Flora, MS to Meridian, MS is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.04 mi
01h 50m
Flight
94.42 mi
151.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Flora.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.04 mi
Kilometers
183.53 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Flora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
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
Morton
MS

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

From Flora
57.2 mi
00h 55m
To Meridian
56.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1183 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1454 ft · 34 sec · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

    1229 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Street

    625 ft · 14 sec · Peach Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peach Street
96.8 mi · 85%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
East Madison Street
0.28 mi
South 4th Street
0.23 mi
East Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Peach 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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
00h 55m from Flora
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flora and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 57.2 miles from Flora and 56.9 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

89 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Laurel station

89 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 94.42 mi (151.96 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

Town in Mississippi

Population1,866
Coordinates32.5432000, -90.3092600
Altitude73
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: East Main Street (-90.309261, 32.543202)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Meridian. The current time is 23:18:47.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.