How far is Meridian, MS from Goodman, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Goodman, MS is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
101.69 mi
02h 32m
Flight
81.82 mi
131.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.82 mi
Kilometers
131.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.69 mi
Kilometers
163.66 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodman
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-12T17:41
Arrive Goodman
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
50.8 mi
01h 16m
To Goodman
50.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 42 sec · East Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · South Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pecan Avenue
39 mi · 38%
8th Street
38.1 mi · 38%
Mississippi State Highway 12
14.5 mi · 14%
South Jackson Street
8.08 mi · 8%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 16m from Meridian
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Goodman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 50.8 miles from Meridian and 50.8 miles from Goodman.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Goodman. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.67 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
Goodman

#2 Goodman

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

Population1,152
Coordinates32.9701300, -89.9123100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Goodman (-89.91231, 32.97013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.19
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.60 $27.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.29 $30.58
Premium $4.63 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $5.42 $19.44 $38.88

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Goodman. The current time is 17:41:21.

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.