How far is Meridian, MS from Natchez, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Natchez, MS is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Natchez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Natchez.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive
1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Continue on St Catherine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street
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Continue on St Catherine Street
90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bracken Alley
106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Natchez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Natchez?
The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Meridian and 102.3 miles from Natchez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Stop Ideas Near Terry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terry.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 167.71 mi (269.91 km).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.35 | $66.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.04 | $78.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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