How far is Meridian, MS from Booneville, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Booneville, MS is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Booneville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Booneville.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
120 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Dale Drive
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 East: South Booneville, Tishomingo
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto MS 145: Booneville
938 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Booneville
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 2nd Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
9 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Booneville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Booneville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Booneville?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 86.2 miles from Meridian and 85.9 miles from Booneville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Booneville.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Artesia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Booneville. Straight-line distance: 158.69 mi (255.38 km).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Booneville
City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,400 |
| Coordinates | 34.6581500, -88.5667200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Booneville (-88.56672, 34.65815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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