How far is Meridian, MS from Pontotoc, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Pontotoc, MS is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Pontotoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Pontotoc.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
120 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Dale Drive
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
16.2 mi · 19 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Pontotoc
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Corridor V
11 mi · 14 min · Corridor V
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Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right
1584 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Longview Road
2339 ft · 47 sec · Longview Road
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Continue on East Oxford Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · East Oxford Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Marion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Pontotoc.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Pontotoc?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Meridian and 77.9 miles from Pontotoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Stop Ideas Near Artesia
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 Artesia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Pontotoc. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 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 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontotoc (-88.99867, 34.24788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.84 | $59.67 |
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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