How far is Meridian, MS from Beechwood, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Beechwood, MS is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
132.08 mi
02h 29m
Flight
123.96 mi
199.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.96 mi
Kilometers
199.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.08 mi
Kilometers
212.57 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 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 Beechwood
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Pelahatchie
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
65.9 mi
01h 14m
To Beechwood
66.2 mi
01h 14m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    38.9 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Utica

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    630 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    38 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paxton Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Paxton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
126 mi · 95%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Paxton Road
0.71 mi · 1%
MS 27
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelahatchie
01h 14m from Meridian
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near Beechwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Meridian and 66.2 miles from Beechwood.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

75 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

94 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Beechwood. Straight-line distance: 123.96 mi (199.49 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 Beechwood

Beechwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.3276500, -90.8267700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Beechwood (-90.82677, 32.32765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.29
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.65 $35.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.85 $39.69
Premium $4.63 $21.55 $43.11
Diesel $5.42 $25.23 $50.47

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 Beechwood. The current time is 14:44:36.

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.