How far is Meridian, MS from Duck Hill, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Duck Hill, MS is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.77 mi
03h 04m
Flight
105.33 mi
169.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.77 mi
Kilometers
200.79 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duck Hill
Thu, May 14, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, May 14, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-13T22:40
Arrive Duck Hill
Thu, May 14, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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
Ethel
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Meridian
62.4 mi
01h 32m
To Duck Hill
62.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Duck Hill.

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Greenwood, Winona

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    151 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    647 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
38.1 mi · 31%
Pecan Avenue
35.5 mi · 28%
North Jackson Street
34.3 mi · 27%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.99 mi · 2%
US 82
0.35 mi
Beacon Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Continue straight

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ethel
01h 32m from Meridian
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Duck Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Duck Hill?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Ethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Meridian and 62.3 miles from Duck Hill.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Duck Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Ethel

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

79 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

94 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

111 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Duck Hill. Straight-line distance: 105.33 mi (169.51 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
Duck Hill

#2 Duck Hill

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates33.6331800, -89.7111900
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Duck Hill (-89.71119, 33.63318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.66 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.63 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $5.42 $23.83 $47.65

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Duck Hill. The current time is 22:40:32.

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.