How far is Meridian, MS from North Tunica, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to North Tunica, MS is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and North Tunica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and North Tunica.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 55 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street
695 ft · 16 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Pecan Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp right
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
1065 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2679 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Old Highway 4
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Highway 4
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Prichard Road
605 ft · 19 sec · Prichard Road
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Turn right onto Sears Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue
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Turn left onto Gay Street
42 m · 6 sec · Gay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and North Tunica.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Jackson Street
Merge slight left
89.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near North Tunica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to North Tunica?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Meridian and 111.3 miles from North Tunica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near North Tunica.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and North Tunica. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 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 North Tunica
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 34.7009300, -90.3781500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tunica (-90.37815, 34.70093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.48 | $66.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.56 | $85.12 |
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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