How far is Meridian, MS from Friars Point, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
217.6 mi
05h 04m
Flight
177.99 mi
286.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.99 mi
Kilometers
286.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.6 mi
Kilometers
350.19 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-18T13:32
Arrive Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:52 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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Meridian
108.9 mi
02h 32m
To Friars Point
108.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Friars Point.

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge left

    23.4 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Belen Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Belen Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Jonestown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Jonestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Friar Point Road

    8.8 mi · 21 min · Friar Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1575 ft · 44 sec · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
92.5 mi · 42%
8th Street
38.1 mi · 18%
Pecan Avenue
35.5 mi · 16%
US 278
23.7 mi · 11%
Belen Road
11.4 mi · 5%
Friar Point Road
8.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 13m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 32m from Meridian
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Friars Point?

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Meridian and 108.7 miles from Friars Point.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 177.99 mi (286.45 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
Friars Point

#2 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.07 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.17
15.36 gal · 58.14 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.08 $58.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.71 $65.42
Premium $4.63 $35.52 $71.04
Diesel $5.42 $41.59 $83.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Friars Point. The current time is 13:32:22.

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.