How far is Hazlehurst, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Hazlehurst, MS to Meridian, MS is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.04 mi
01h 57m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.04 mi
Kilometers
199.62 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 2, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hazlehurst
Sat, May 2, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlehurst
2026-05-02T02:38
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 2, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazlehurst
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
Pelahatchie
MS

Town of the United States

From Hazlehurst
61.9 mi
00h 58m
To Meridian
62.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gallatin Street

    26 m · 7 sec · West Gallatin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caldwell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlehurst 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55
119 mi · 96%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
West Gallatin Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelahatchie
00h 58m from Hazlehurst
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hazlehurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Hazlehurst and 62.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny around Hazlehurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie

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

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

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Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

94 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlehurst and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.94 km).

Hazlehurst

#1 Hazlehurst

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

Population3,689
Coordinates31.8604400, -90.3959300
Altitude144
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: West Gallatin Street (-90.39592, 31.860538)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.17
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.59 $33.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.65 $37.31
Premium $4.63 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.42 $23.72 $47.44

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazlehurst and Meridian. The current time is 02:38:57.

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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.