How far is Meridian, MS from Greenville, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Greenville, MS is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
212.02 mi
03h 27m
Flight
154.58 mi
248.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.58 mi
Kilometers
248.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.02 mi
Kilometers
341.22 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Clinton
MS

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Meridian
105.9 mi
01h 43m
To Greenville
106.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1876 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
89.6 mi · 42%
US 49W North
60.2 mi · 28%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 19%
I 220 North
5.24 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
154.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 43m from Meridian
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Meridian and 106.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

52 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

54 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 154.58 mi (248.78 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
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
End: Main Street (-91.0598, 33.408959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.32 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.65
14.96 gal · 56.64 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.33 $56.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.63 $34.60 $69.19
Diesel $5.42 $40.50 $81.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Greenville. The current time is 22:04:45.

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.