How far is Meridian, MS from Lumberton, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Lumberton, MS is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.46 mi
02h 06m
Flight
103.96 mi
167.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.96 mi
Kilometers
167.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.46 mi
Kilometers
182.6 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Lumberton
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Laurel
MS

City in Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
56.8 mi
01h 03m
To Lumberton
56.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    106.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 13: Lumberton

    1136 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    19 m · 2 sec · Highway 11

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 11

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
107 mi · 94%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
East Main Avenue
1.98 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
MS 13
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
01h 03m from Meridian
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Meridian and 56.7 miles from Lumberton.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

41 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

43 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 103.96 mi (167.3 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
Lumberton

#2 Lumberton

City in Mississippi, United States

Population2,242
Coordinates31.0012900, -89.4522900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Lumberton (-89.45229, 31.00129)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.04 $34.07
Premium $4.63 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $5.42 $21.66 $43.32

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Lumberton. The current time is 20:19:16.

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.