How far is Hollandale, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Hollandale, MS to Meridian, MS is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.07 mi
02h 59m
Flight
136.74 mi
220.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.74 mi
Kilometers
220.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.07 mi
Kilometers
296.23 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Hollandale
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollandale
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollandale
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
Jackson
MS

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

From Hollandale
91.8 mi
01h 29m
To Meridian
92.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue North

    886 ft · 37 sec · East Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Crouch Street

    21 mi · 29 min · East Crouch Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    710 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jerry Clower Boulevard
135 mi · 74%
East Crouch Street
44.6 mi · 24%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.53 mi
South US 11
0.36 mi
East Avenue North
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Jerry Clower Boulevard

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 29m from Hollandale
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollandale and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Hollandale and 92.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollandale and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

65 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollandale and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 136.74 mi (220.06 km).

Hollandale

#1 Hollandale

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates33.1690100, -90.8539900
Altitude35
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 Avenue North (-90.854117, 33.168978)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.59 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.23
13 gal · 49.18 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.62 $49.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.68 $55.37
Premium $4.63 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.42 $35.20 $70.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollandale and Meridian. The current time is 21:54:01.

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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.