How far is Meridian, MS from Ellisville, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Ellisville, MS is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
64.91 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.92 mi
96.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.92 mi
Kilometers
96.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.91 mi
Kilometers
104.46 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 30, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-30T03:10
Arrive Ellisville
Thu, Apr 30, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Pachuta
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
32.5 mi
00h 37m
To Ellisville
32.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Ellisville Boulevard

    133 m · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    77 m · 8 sec · Holly Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ivy Street

    138 m · 17 sec · Ivy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
57.8 mi · 89%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 3%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
US 11
0.1 mi
Ivy Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

57.8 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pachuta
00h 37m from Meridian
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Meridian and 32.4 miles from Ellisville.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ellisville.

Stop Ideas Near Pachuta

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

45 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

86 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

88 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Ellisville. Straight-line distance: 59.92 mi (96.43 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 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population4,551
Coordinates31.6040500, -89.1956100
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Ellisville (-89.19561, 31.60405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.75 $19.51
Premium $4.63 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $5.42 $12.40 $24.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Ellisville. The current time is 03:10:47.

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.