How far is Kosciusko, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Meridian, MS is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
79.67 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.35 mi
113.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.35 mi
Kilometers
113.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.67 mi
Kilometers
128.22 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Philadelphia
MS

City in Mississippi, USA

From Kosciusko
38.8 mi
00h 47m
To Meridian
40.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    574 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 46%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Drive
1.11 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Holland Avenue

Turn right onto Holland Avenue

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
00h 47m from Kosciusko
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Kosciusko and 40.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 70.35 mi (113.22 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
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 Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.28
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.64 $21.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.97 $23.94
Premium $4.63 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.42 $15.22 $30.43

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 Kosciusko and Meridian. The current time is 01:02:45.

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.