How far is Meridian, MS from Hickory Hills, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Hickory Hills, MS is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.21 mi
03h 06m
Flight
131.85 mi
212.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.85 mi
Kilometers
212.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.21 mi
Kilometers
251.39 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:51 PM CST
Return by in Meridian
Sat, Nov 7, 5:58 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-11-07T11:44
Arrive Hickory Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:51 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:46 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CST
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
State Line
MS

Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
78.2 mi
01h 33m
To Hickory Hills
78 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Hickory Hills.

  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 · 11 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Roebuck Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 57 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    124 m · 11 sec · Gautier Vancleave Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Frontage Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Bluff Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Bluff Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Martin Bluff Road

    1635 ft · 48 sec · Martin Bluff Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broadmoor Drive

    95 m · 14 sec · Broadmoor Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadmoor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roebuck Drive
151 mi · 97%
West Frontage Road
1.59 mi · 1%
Martin Bluff Road
1.59 mi · 1%
22nd Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Gautier
0.28 mi
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Roebuck Drive

Continue straight

50.4 mi · 00h 57m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State Line
01h 33m from Meridian
Leave By
10:46 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Hickory Hills?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

State Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Meridian and 78 miles from Hickory Hills.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Hills.

Stop Ideas Near State Line

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

56 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

58 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
RAIL

Laurel station

68 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

71 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Hickory Hills. Straight-line distance: 131.85 mi (212.19 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
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#2 Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4568700, -88.6391900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Hickory Hills (-88.63919, 30.45687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.45
Round trip
$40.91
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.45 $40.91
Mid-grade $4.20 $23.14 $46.28
Premium $4.59 $25.29 $50.58
Diesel $5.78 $31.83 $63.66

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Hickory Hills. The current time is 11:44:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.