How far is Macon, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Macon, MS to Meridian, MS is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Meridian.
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Start on East Adams Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Adams Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 45
51.7 mi · 59 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue on Dale Drive
2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue
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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
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 45
Turn right onto US Highway 45
51.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Meridian?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Scooba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Macon and 30.9 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Scooba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scooba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 51.87 mi (83.48 km).
#1 Macon
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,384 |
| Coordinates | 33.1054000, -88.5608800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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