How far is Holly Springs, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Meridian, MS is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
203.62 mi
03h 14m
Flight
171.5 mi
276 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.5 mi
Kilometers
276 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.62 mi
Kilometers
327.69 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-19T04:47
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Holly Springs
100.7 mi
01h 37m
To Meridian
102.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on North Memphis Street

    9 m · 5 sec · North Memphis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 17 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Craft Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Craft Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:south: Tupelo

    2228 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 30%
South Craft Street
56.9 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 27%
US 45
21.7 mi · 11%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Aiternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

60.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
171.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 37m from Holly Springs
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Chance 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 Holly Springs to Meridian?

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Holly Springs and 102.9 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Holly Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 171.5 mi (276 km).

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#1 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
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: North Memphis Street (-89.448594, 34.7676)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.46
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.23 $54.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.63 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.42 $38.93 $77.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Meridian. The current time is 04:47:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.