How far is Meridian, MS from Nettleton, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Nettleton, MS is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
135.93 mi
02h 43m
Flight
119.26 mi
191.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.26 mi
Kilometers
191.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.93 mi
Kilometers
218.76 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nettleton
Mon, May 4, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-04T14:03
Arrive Nettleton
Mon, May 4, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Brooksville
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
68.1 mi
01h 21m
To Nettleton
67.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South, MS 145 North: Shannon, Nettleton

    1213 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Will Robbins Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Will Robbins Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1086 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 48%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 39%
Martin Luther King Drive
9.77 mi · 7%
Will Robbins Highway
0.98 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 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 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
01h 21m from Meridian
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Nettleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Meridian and 67.9 miles from Nettleton.

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

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooksville

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Nettleton. Straight-line distance: 119.26 mi (191.93 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
Nettleton

#2 Nettleton

Town of the United States

Population1,896
Coordinates34.0890000, -88.6222700
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Nettleton (-88.62227, 34.089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.44 $40.89
Premium $4.63 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.42 $25.99 $51.98

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Nettleton. The current time is 14:03:07.

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.