How far is Lumberton, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Lumberton, MS to Meridian, MS is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
113.98 mi
01h 44m
Flight
103.96 mi
167.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.96 mi
Kilometers
167.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.43 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Lumberton
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Meridian
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Lumberton
56.9 mi
00h 52m
To Meridian
57.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly 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 Lumberton and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 11

    9 m · 3 sec · Highway 11

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    986 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  5. 5

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 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 Lumberton 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Avenue
108 mi · 95%
I 59 North
2.03 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Highway 11
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Avenue

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 52m from Lumberton
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lumberton and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Lumberton and 57.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

41 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

43 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 103.96 mi (167.3 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates31.0012900, -89.4522900
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: Heber Ladner Drive (-89.452331, 31.001305)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumberton and Meridian. The current time is 19:41:05.

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.