How far is Meridian, MS from Amory, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Amory, MS is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.75 mi
02h 36m
Flight
112.62 mi
181.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.62 mi
Kilometers
181.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.75 mi
Kilometers
202.37 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T14:43
Arrive Amory
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
63 mi
01h 18m
To Amory
62.8 mi
01h 18m

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
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1370 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory

    1831 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2013 ft · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 52%
US 45 North
41 mi · 33%
MS 25 North
6.84 mi · 5%
Highway 125
5.18 mi · 4%
US 82 East
3.88 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.74 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 18m from Meridian
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Sunny near Amory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Meridian and 62.8 miles from Amory.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Sunny near Amory.

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 Amory. Straight-line distance: 112.62 mi (181.25 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
Amory

#2 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Amory (-88.4881, 33.98428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 Amory. The current time is 14:43:50.

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.