How far is Meridian, MS from Conehatta, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Conehatta, MS is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
46.5 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.5 mi
Kilometers
74.84 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conehatta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Conehatta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Hickory
MS

Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States

From Meridian
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Conehatta
23.3 mi
00h 29m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Lawrence, Lake

    1541 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Conehatta-Prospect Road

    113 m · 11 sec · Conehatta-Prospect Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McDonald Road

    130 m · 19 sec · McDonald Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
31 mi · 67%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 4%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
US 80
0.29 mi · 1%
McDonald Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

31 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory
00h 29m from Meridian
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Conehatta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Hickory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Meridian and 23.3 miles from Conehatta.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Conehatta.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

70 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

108 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Conehatta. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.46 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
Conehatta

#2 Conehatta

Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates32.4512500, -89.2853400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Conehatta (-89.28534, 32.45125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.98 $13.97
Premium $4.63 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.42 $8.88 $17.76

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 Conehatta. The current time is 06:36:17.

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.