How far is Meridian, MS from Belmont, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Belmont, MS is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
66.82 mi
01h 30m
Flight
56.46 mi
90.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.46 mi
Kilometers
90.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.53 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T20:26
Arrive Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Shubuta
MS

Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
33.5 mi
00h 45m
To Belmont
33.4 mi
00h 45m

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
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Roebuck Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    704 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

    568 ft · 27 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buckatunna Millry Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Buckatunna Millry Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Buckatunna Millry Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckatunna Millry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roebuck Drive
62.1 mi · 93%
Buckatunna Millry Road
3.37 mi · 5%
22nd Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi
8th Street
0.12 mi
Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Roebuck Drive

Continue straight

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shubuta
00h 45m from Meridian
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Shubuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Meridian and 33.4 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shubuta

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

45 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

81 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

83 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 56.46 mi (90.86 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
Belmont

#2 Belmont

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates31.5687700, -88.4839100
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Belmont (-88.48391, 31.56877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Belmont. The current time is 20:26:42.

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.