How far is Meridian, MS from Moss Point, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Moss Point, MS is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
148.09 mi
02h 55m
Flight
135.29 mi
217.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.29 mi
Kilometers
217.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.09 mi
Kilometers
238.32 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moss Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T09:07
Arrive Moss Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

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
State Line
MS

Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
74.2 mi
01h 27m
To Moss Point
73.9 mi
01h 27m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Moss Point.

  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 · 11 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Roebuck Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    Continue straight

    49.6 mi · 56 min

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    Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road

    2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue

    1500 ft · 46 sec · Mc Innis Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roebuck Drive
143 mi · 97%
22nd Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Old Saracennia Road
0.51 mi
Mc Innis Avenue
0.28 mi
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi
8th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Roebuck Drive

Continue straight

49.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State Line
01h 27m from Meridian
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Moss Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Moss Point?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

State Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Meridian and 73.9 miles from Moss Point.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Moss Point.

Stop Ideas Near State Line

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

56 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

58 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
RAIL

Laurel station

68 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

71 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Moss Point. Straight-line distance: 135.29 mi (217.73 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
Moss Point

#2 Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates30.4115900, -88.5344600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Moss Point (-88.53446, 30.41159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 Moss Point. The current time is 09:07:35.

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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.