How far is Magee, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Magee, MS to Meridian, MS is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magee and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magee and Meridian.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
45 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Sanatorium Road
548 ft · 14 sec · Sanatorium Road
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Turn right onto Main Avenue South
2698 ft · 54 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Laurel
1174 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
2582 ft · 57 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sawmill Road
50 m · 3 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
1467 ft · 31 sec · Sawmill Road
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Continue on North Magnolia Street
562 ft · 13 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Teresa Street
937 ft · 21 sec · Teresa Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1179 ft · 22 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Chantilly Street
1760 ft · 30 sec · Chantilly Street
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Take the exit slight right
759 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
50.8 mi · 55 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
2 mi · 2 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 Magee 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.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
50.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Magee and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magee to Meridian?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Magee and 32.6 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Magee and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Sandersville
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 Sandersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magee and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.29 km).
#1 Magee
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,094 |
| Coordinates | 31.8737700, -89.7336900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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