How far is Meridian, MS from Como, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Como, MS is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.51 mi
04h 04m
Flight
164.53 mi
264.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.53 mi
Kilometers
264.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.51 mi
Kilometers
298.55 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Como
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T05:34
Arrive Como
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
92.9 mi
02h 02m
To Como
92.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street

    695 ft · 16 sec · Beacon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pecan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 310: Como

    1138 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto MS 310

    742 ft · 15 sec · MS 310

  17. 17

    Continue on East Oak Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oak Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
107 mi · 57%
8th Street
38.1 mi · 21%
Pecan Avenue
35.5 mi · 19%
East Oak Avenue
0.91 mi
MS 310
0.36 mi
Beacon Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
02h 02m from Meridian
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Como.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Meridian and 92.6 miles from Como.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Como. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.79 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 Como

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,170
Coordinates34.5106600, -89.9398100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Como (-89.93981, 34.51066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.90 $55.79
Premium $4.63 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.42 $35.47 $70.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Como. The current time is 05:34:12.

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.