How far is Meridian, MS from Greenwood, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
143.37 mi
03h 17m
Flight
128.56 mi
206.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.56 mi
Kilometers
206.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.37 mi
Kilometers
230.73 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Crawford
MS

Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi

From Meridian
71.8 mi
01h 38m
To Greenwood
71.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road

    95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen

    2885 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1370 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory

    1831 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2013 ft · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 6

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 371

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 371

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    4.3 mi · 17 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 46%
US 45 North
41 mi · 29%
State Highway 371
10.1 mi · 7%
MS 25 North
6.84 mi · 5%
Highway 125
5.18 mi · 4%
Dorsey Evergreen Road
4.33 mi · 3%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawford
01h 38m from Meridian
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Meridian and 71.6 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Crawford

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

99 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 128.56 mi (206.89 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
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.32
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.16 $38.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.55 $43.10
Premium $4.63 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $5.42 $27.40 $54.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Greenwood. The current time is 08:45:34.

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.