How far is Meridian, MS from Mantachie, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Mantachie, MS is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
155.19 mi
03h 11m
Flight
135.97 mi
218.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.97 mi
Kilometers
218.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.19 mi
Kilometers
249.75 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mantachie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T06:08
Arrive Mantachie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
77.7 mi
01h 35m
To Mantachie
77.5 mi
01h 35m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Auburn Road

    746 ft · 20 sec · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 371: Mantachie, Mooreville

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 363

    935 ft · 19 sec · Mississippi Highway 363

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 363

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 42%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 34%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 12%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 3%
Auburn Road
4.07 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.74 mi
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
01h 35m from Meridian
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Mantachie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Meridian and 77.5 miles from Mantachie.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Mantachie. Straight-line distance: 135.97 mi (218.83 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
Mantachie

#2 Mantachie

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,119
Coordinates34.3242700, -88.4911600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Mantachie (-88.49116, 34.32427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
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
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.51
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.75 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.63 $25.35 $50.69
Diesel $5.42 $29.67 $59.35

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 Mantachie. The current time is 06:08:13.

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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.