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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
120 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Dale Drive
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
2885 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
13 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
1370 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
1831 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125
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Turn right
2013 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 6
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 371
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
4.3 mi · 17 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn sharp left onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crawford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 128.56 mi (206.89 km).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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