How far is Madison, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Meridian, MS is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Meridian.
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Start on Depot Drive
11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1177 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto United States Highway 51
4.4 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 51
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Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
1575 ft · 29 sec · I-55 Frontage Road
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Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road
135 m · 8 sec · I- 55 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right 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 Madison 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.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 01h 33m
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 Madison 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 Madison to Meridian?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Madison and 53.5 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Forest
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 Forest.
Union Station
Union Station
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 82.62 mi (132.96 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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