How far is Meridian, MS from Farmington, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Farmington, MS is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
194.77 mi
03h 57m
Flight
177.87 mi
286.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.87 mi
Kilometers
286.25 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.77 mi
Kilometers
313.46 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Fri, Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Meridian
97.6 mi
01h 58m
To Farmington
97.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    120 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dale Drive

    3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Harper Road

    64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Tate Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    766 ft · 17 sec · North Fillmore Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cruise Street

    1622 ft · 39 sec · Cruise Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Proper Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Proper Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 200

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 200

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 217

    45 m · 6 sec · County Road 217

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 217

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 34%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
24.7 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King
24.7 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
Proper Street
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 45 North

Continue straight

61.3 mi · 01h 10m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 58m from Meridian
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Meridian and 97.2 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 177.87 mi (286.25 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
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Alcorn County, Mississippi

Population2,160
Coordinates34.9300900, -88.4522700
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Farmington (-88.45227, 34.93009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26.02 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.03
13.74 gal · 52.04 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.02 $52.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.63 $31.77 $63.55
Diesel $5.42 $37.20 $74.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Farmington. The current time is 05:45:59.

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.