How far is Lucedale, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Lucedale, MS to Meridian, MS is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
112.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
99.66 mi
160.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.14 mi
Kilometers
180.47 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Lucedale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucedale
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucedale
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
Waynesboro
MS

City in Mississippi

From Lucedale
56 mi
00h 54m
To Meridian
56.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Lucedale and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Beaver Dam Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Beaver Dam Road

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    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

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    Take the exit slight right

    2338 ft · 1 min

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    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 16 min

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    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 25 min

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    2.3 mi · 3 min

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    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

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    1.4 km · 1 min

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    6.8 mi · 8 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    6.4 mi · 8 min

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    Take the exit slight right toward MS 145: Meridian

    1699 ft · 50 sec

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    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

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    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

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    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucedale 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Dam Road
91.3 mi · 81%
MS 145
0.32 mi
8th Street
0.19 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Commerce Street
0.03 mi
Summer Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Beaver Dam Road

Continue straight

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
00h 54m from Lucedale
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Lucedale 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 Lucedale to Meridian?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Lucedale and 56.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Lucedale and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

46 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

72 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Jackson, AL

74 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

76 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucedale and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.38 km).

Lucedale

#1 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
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: Commerce Street (-88.590021, 30.925287)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $15.00
Round trip
$29.99
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.00 $29.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.87 $33.73
Premium $4.63 $18.32 $36.63
Diesel $5.42 $21.44 $42.89

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 Lucedale and Meridian. The current time is 17:17:20.

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.