How far is Meridian, MS from Aberdeen, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
116.77 mi
02h 20m
Flight
101.36 mi
163.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.92 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T14:44
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
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
Macon
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
58.5 mi
01h 10m
To Aberdeen
58.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    120 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dale Drive

    3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road

    95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen

    2885 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 56%
US 45 North
43.6 mi · 37%
US 82 East
3.88 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi
2nd Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 45 North

Continue straight

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 10m from Meridian
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Meridian and 58.3 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

94 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 101.36 mi (163.12 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Aberdeen. The current time is 14:44:35.

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.