How far is Meridian, MS from Durant, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Durant, MS is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.48 mi
02h 20m
Flight
82.99 mi
133.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.99 mi
Kilometers
133.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.48 mi
Kilometers
150.44 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Tue, May 5, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-05T05:10
Arrive Durant
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Philadelphia
MS

City in Mississippi, USA

From Meridian
46.7 mi
01h 10m
To Durant
46.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.5 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  10. 10

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 39 sec · East Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pecan Avenue
39 mi · 42%
8th Street
38.1 mi · 41%
Mississippi State Highway 12
14.5 mi · 16%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 mi
Beacon Street
0.13 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 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 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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 10m from Meridian
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near Durant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Meridian and 46.7 miles from Durant.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

60 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Durant. Straight-line distance: 82.99 mi (133.56 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
Durant

#2 Durant

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population2,198
Coordinates33.0751300, -89.8545300
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Durant (-89.85453, 33.07513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$24.99
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.50 $24.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.05 $28.11
Premium $4.63 $15.26 $30.53
Diesel $5.42 $17.87 $35.74

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Durant. The current time is 05:10:57.

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.