How far is Lexington, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Lexington, MS to Meridian, MS is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
108.55 mi
02h 05m
Flight
93.96 mi
151.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.96 mi
Kilometers
151.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.55 mi
Kilometers
174.7 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-12T16:44
Arrive Meridian
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Lexington
53.3 mi
01h 02m
To Meridian
55.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    86 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    85 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Depot Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi State Highway 12
51.2 mi · 47%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 34%
Depot Street
12.3 mi · 11%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
North Jackson Street
0.69 mi · 1%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 02m from Lexington
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Lexington and 55.3 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 93.96 mi (151.21 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

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

Population1,412
Coordinates33.1131800, -90.0531400
Altitude71
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: MS 12 (-90.053117, 33.113147)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$29.01
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.50 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.63 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $5.42 $20.74 $41.48

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Meridian. The current time is 16:44:45.

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.