How far is Mendenhall, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Mendenhall, MS to Meridian, MS is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
89.7 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.7 mi
Kilometers
144.36 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 23, 3:52 PM CDT
Return by in Mendenhall
Sat, May 23, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendenhall
2026-05-23T14:18
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 23, 3:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendenhall
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
Forest
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Mendenhall
44.5 mi
00h 46m
To Meridian
45.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Maud Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · West Maud Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mitchell Street

    64 m · 6 sec · Mitchell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North East Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1969 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    886 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 13 North

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Highway 13 North

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    12.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendenhall and Meridian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
68.8 mi · 77%
Highway 13 North
15.5 mi · 17%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
North East Street
1.18 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
West Maud Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
00h 46m from Mendenhall
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall to Meridian?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 44.5 miles from Mendenhall and 45.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mendenhall and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Union Station

73 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

82 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendenhall and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 km).

Mendenhall

#1 Mendenhall

City in Mississippi

Population2,393
Coordinates31.9618200, -89.8700800
Altitude102
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: West Maud Avenue (-89.870082, 31.961812)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendenhall and Meridian. The current time is 14:18:47.

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.