How far is Meridian, MS from Marion, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Marion, MS is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.64 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.9 mi
7.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.9 mi
Kilometers
7.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.64 mi
Kilometers
9.08 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, May 3, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, May 3, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-03T06:03
Arrive Marion
Sun, May 3, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Nellieburg
MS

Census designated place

From Meridian
2.8 mi
00h 04m
To Marion
2.8 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alamutcha Street

    1323 ft · 1 min · Alamutcha Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Drive

    15 m · 4 sec · Marion Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alamutcha Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Alamutcha Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alamutcha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
232.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
3.04 mi · 54%
Front Street
0.74 mi · 13%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi · 10%
2nd Street
0.51 mi · 9%
Alamutcha Street
0.27 mi · 5%
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 45 North

Continue on Old Highway 45 North

3.04 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nellieburg
00h 04m from Meridian
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Clear near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nellieburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Meridian and 2.8 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nellieburg

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

86 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

111 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Marion. Straight-line distance: 4.9 mi (7.89 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
Marion

#2 Marion

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Population1,482
Coordinates32.4173600, -88.6478200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Marion (-88.64782, 32.41736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.76
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.76 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.63 $0.93 $1.85
Diesel $5.42 $1.08 $2.17

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Marion. The current time is 06:03:46.

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.