How far is Meridian, MS from Bruce, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Bruce, MS is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Bruce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Bruce.
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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
18.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight left toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville
26.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
7.3 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
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Keep slight right
16.7 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
637 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Murphree Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · South Murphree Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Street
129 m · 19 sec · West Johnson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Johnson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Bruce.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Bruce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Bruce?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 79.5 miles from Meridian and 79.3 miles from Bruce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Bruce.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Bruce. Straight-line distance: 118.5 mi (190.7 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 Bruce
Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 1,798 |
| Coordinates | 33.9920600, -89.3489600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruce (-89.34896, 33.99206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.95 | $51.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
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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