How far is Meridian, MS from Magee, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Magee, MS is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
103.36 mi
01h 59m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.36 mi
Kilometers
166.34 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Magee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Sandersville
MS

Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
51.7 mi
00h 59m
To Magee
51.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Waynesboro, Chantilly Street

    801 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chantilly Street

    994 ft · 23 sec · Chantilly Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Street

    1035 ft · 18 sec · Cross Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Teresa Street

    1080 ft · 27 sec · Teresa Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Magnolia Street

    562 ft · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sawmill Road

    1003 ft · 22 sec · Sawmill Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road

    144 m · 10 sec · Sawmill Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road

    2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.2 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 49 North: Jackson

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Avenue South

    2698 ft · 54 sec · Main Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sanatorium Road

    548 ft · 15 sec · Sanatorium Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

    45 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
51.2 mi · 49%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 26%
US 49 North
17.8 mi · 17%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

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

51.2 mi · 00h 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
00h 59m from Meridian
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Magee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Meridian and 51.6 miles from Magee.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Magee.

Stop Ideas Near Sandersville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

14 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

55 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

56 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Magee. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.29 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
Magee

#2 Magee

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,094
Coordinates31.8737700, -89.7336900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Magee (-89.73369, 31.87377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.63 $16.88 $33.76
Diesel $5.42 $19.76 $39.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Magee. The current time is 02:05:39.

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.