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

The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Meridian, MS is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
131.27 mi
02h 09m
Flight
104.13 mi
167.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.13 mi
Kilometers
167.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.27 mi
Kilometers
211.26 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 4:06 PM CDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 4:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
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
Ellisville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Holly Springs
65.8 mi
01h 04m
To Meridian
65.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
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 Holly Springs and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Holly Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Morgantown Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2841 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1168 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2453 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1706 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 59 North: Laurel

    2520 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  18. 18

    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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
84.6 mi · 64%
Morgantown Road
42.3 mi · 32%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Holly Springs Road
0.81 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 29m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
01h 04m from Holly Springs
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs to Meridian?

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Holly Springs and 65.4 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Holly Springs and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

12 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

29 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

32 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 104.13 mi (167.58 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

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

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
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: Holly Springs Road (-89.977891, 31.315732)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.72 $39.44
Premium $4.63 $21.41 $42.83
Diesel $5.42 $25.07 $50.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Meridian. The current time is 13:56:51.

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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.