How far is Meridian, MS from Houston, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Houston, MS is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Houston.
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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 left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
42.8 mi · 52 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 8: Houston, Aberdeen
2159 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
642 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Hamilton Street
91 m · 13 sec · East Hamilton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hamilton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Houston.
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
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61.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Houston?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Meridian and 64.9 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Brooksville
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 Brooksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Houston. Straight-line distance: 107.37 mi (172.79 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 Houston
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 3,375 |
| Coordinates | 33.8984500, -88.9992300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houston (-88.99923, 33.89845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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