How far is Meridian, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Auburn, MS is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.57 mi
02h 28m
Flight
132.76 mi
213.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.76 mi
Kilometers
213.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.57 mi
Kilometers
239.1 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 26, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Apr 26, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-25T22:29
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 26, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Crawford
MS

Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi

From Meridian
72.9 mi
01h 14m
To Auburn
75.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 44%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 36%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 12%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 3%
Auburn Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.74 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawford
01h 14m from Meridian
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Meridian and 75.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Crawford

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

99 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 132.76 mi (213.66 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
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#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.32 $44.63
Premium $4.63 $24.24 $48.47
Diesel $5.42 $28.37 $56.75

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Auburn. The current time is 22:29:09.

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.