How far is Meridian, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
143.83 mi
02h 39m
Flight
115.36 mi
185.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.36 mi
Kilometers
185.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.83 mi
Kilometers
231.48 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 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 Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
71.9 mi
01h 19m
To Brookhaven
72 mi
01h 19m

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
83°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

    138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Union St Extended Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
86.9 mi · 60%
I 55 South
49.5 mi · 34%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Union St Extended Northeast
0.99 mi · 1%
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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelahatchie
01h 19m from Meridian
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 71.9 miles from Meridian and 72 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

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 Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 115.36 mi (185.66 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
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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

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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.