How far is Meridian, MS from Pelahatchie, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Pelahatchie, MS is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
68.45 mi
01h 16m
Flight
64.01 mi
103.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.45 mi
Kilometers
110.16 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Lake
MS

Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States

From Meridian
34.2 mi
00h 38m
To Pelahatchie
34.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1637 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1997 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Go Forth Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Go Forth Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Go Forth Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
62.5 mi · 91%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 3%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.38 mi · 1%
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

62.2 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 38m from Meridian
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Meridian and 34.3 miles from Pelahatchie.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pelahatchie.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

75 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

106 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Pelahatchie. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.01 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
Pelahatchie

#2 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Pelahatchie (-89.79841, 32.31292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Pelahatchie. The current time is 05:22:29.

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.