How far is Meridian, MS from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
201.5 mi
03h 55m
Flight
171.5 mi
276 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.5 mi
Kilometers
276 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.5 mi
Kilometers
324.28 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-19T06:12
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Meridian
100.9 mi
01h 57m
To Holly Springs
100.6 mi
01h 57m

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
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Holly Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Holly Springs.

  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 left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4, MS 7: Oxford, Holly Springs

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue

    688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Memphis Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Memphis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 33%
US 78
55.8 mi · 28%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 26%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.44 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
2.44 mi · 1%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
171.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 57m from Meridian
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Meridian and 100.6 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 171.5 mi (276 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 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,610
Coordinates34.7676000, -89.4486900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Holly Springs (-89.44869, 34.7676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.85
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.93 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.63 $32.88 $65.77
Diesel $5.42 $38.50 $77.00

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 Holly Springs. The current time is 06:12:31.

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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.