How far is Greenwood, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Meridian, MS is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Meridian.
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Start on Main Street
2279 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue straight
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right
37.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left
34.9 mi · 52 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue
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Continue on 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 Greenwood 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
37.7 mi · 00h 57m
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 Greenwood and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Meridian?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Ethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Greenwood and 69.7 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Ethel
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 Ethel.
Greenwood
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Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 116.87 mi (188.08 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5162300, -90.1795300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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