How far is Jackson, MS from Meridian, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Meridian is 86.59 miles (139.35 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, MS to Meridian, MS is 86.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Jackson to Meridian with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Meridian, Mississippi is: 92.59 miles (149.02 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Meridian will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.
| Population | 157821 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 32.2987600 |
| Longitude | -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°21'52"N 88°42'13"W |
| Latitude | 32.3643100 |
| Longitude | -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Meridian: 25th Avenue (-88.703608,32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Meridian
The distance between Jackson and Meridian is 149 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jackson and Meridian. The current time is 16:48:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.37 liters (3.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Meridian.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Meridian is $9.83 (diesel $13.1).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $9.83 | $11.12 | $12.3 | $13.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 01, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Meridian (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Auburn, MS to Jackson 196.59 miles (316 km)
Driving distance from Pearl, MS to Jackson 6.13 miles (10 km)
