How far is Meridian, MS from Baldwyn, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Baldwyn, MS is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.9 mi
03h 13m
Flight
148.27 mi
238.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.27 mi
Kilometers
238.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.95 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-18T07:16
Arrive Baldwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
80.6 mi
01h 36m
To Baldwyn
80.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 4th Street

    1268 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 41%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 33%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
10.1 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
10.1 mi · 6%
Bethany Road
1.28 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
01h 36m from Meridian
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baldwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Meridian and 80.3 miles from Baldwyn.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baldwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Baldwyn. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 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
Baldwyn

#2 Baldwyn

City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates34.5095400, -88.6353300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Baldwyn (-88.63533, 34.50954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.19 $48.38
Premium $4.63 $26.27 $52.54
Diesel $5.42 $30.76 $61.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Baldwyn. The current time is 07:16:00.

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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.