How far is Lynchburg, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, MS to Meridian, MS is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.04 mi
01h 56m
Flight
107.78 mi
173.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.78 mi
Kilometers
173.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.04 mi
Kilometers
189.96 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Tue, Nov 10, 6:56 AM CST
Return by in Lynchburg
Tue, Nov 10, 8:53 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-11-10T04:59
Arrive Meridian
Tue, Nov 10, 6:56 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
9:30 PM CST
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
Morton
MS

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

From Lynchburg
59 mi
00h 58m
To Meridian
59.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Road

    40 m · 9 sec · Martin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farr Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Farr Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farr Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Farr Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farr Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Farr Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1174 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Queens Hill Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Queens Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Farr Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Farr Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Frontage Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on I-20

    3227 ft · 2 min · I-20

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bolton Brownsville Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec · Bolton Brownsville Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bolton Brownsville Road
106 mi · 89%
Farr Road
3.59 mi · 3%
North Frontage Road
2.68 mi · 2%
South Farr Road
1.71 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Queens Hill Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bolton Brownsville Road

Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

85.5 mi · 01h 32m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
00h 58m from Lynchburg
Leave By
2:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Lynchburg and 59.1 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

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Union Station

51 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

89 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Laurel station

89 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 107.78 mi (173.45 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4401400, -90.5489900
Altitude79
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: Martin Road (-90.548959, 32.440023)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.63
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $15.32 $30.63
Mid-grade $4.15 $17.31 $34.63
Premium $4.56 $18.99 $37.99
Diesel $5.75 $23.97 $47.95

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Meridian. The current time is 04:59:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.