How far is Meridian, MS from Diamondhead, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Diamondhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Diamondhead.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
121.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
985 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
1663 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yacht Club Drive
580 ft · 16 sec · Yacht Club Drive
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Continue on Gex Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gex Drive
44 m · 4 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
137 m · 13 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Diamondhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
121 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Diamondhead?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Meridian and 83.2 miles from Diamondhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diamondhead.
Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg
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 Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 141.55 mi (227.81 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 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.04 | $50.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.20 | $54.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
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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