How far is Friars Point, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Friars Point, MS to Meridian, MS is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
220.04 mi
04h 02m
Flight
177.99 mi
286.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.99 mi
Kilometers
286.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.04 mi
Kilometers
354.12 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friars Point
2026-04-18T11:58
Arrive Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friars Point
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Friars Point
108.8 mi
02h 01m
To Meridian
111.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    154 m · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    125 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1575 ft · 49 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Friar Point Road

    8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jonestown Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Jonestown Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friars Point 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonestown Road
83.1 mi · 38%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 17%
Friar Point Road
8.8 mi · 4%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jonestown Road

Merge slight left

68.1 mi · 01h 13m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 01m from Friars Point
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Friars Point 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 Friars Point to Meridian?

The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Friars Point and 111.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Friars Point and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friars Point and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 177.99 mi (286.45 km).

Friars Point

#1 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
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: Kendall Street (-90.638346, 34.370876)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.39 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.77
15.52 gal · 58.78 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.39 $58.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.05 $66.10
Premium $4.63 $35.89 $71.78
Diesel $5.42 $42.02 $84.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Friars Point and Meridian. The current time is 11:58:11.

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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.