How far is Meridian, MS from Port Gibson, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Port Gibson, MS is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
161.42 mi
03h 00m
Flight
136.25 mi
219.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.25 mi
Kilometers
219.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.42 mi
Kilometers
259.78 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Gibson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Port Gibson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Brandon
MS

City in Mississippi

From Meridian
80.6 mi
01h 30m
To Port Gibson
80.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Port Gibson.

  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

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    39.1 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fair Street

    667 ft · 29 sec · Fair Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fair Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
130 mi · 80%
US 61 South
26.9 mi · 17%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Fair Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 30m from Meridian
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Port Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Port Gibson?

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Meridian and 80.8 miles from Port Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Port Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

60 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

76 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Port Gibson. Straight-line distance: 136.25 mi (219.28 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
Port Gibson

#2 Port Gibson

City in Mississippi, USA

Population1,287
Coordinates31.9609900, -90.9839900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Port Gibson (-90.98399, 31.96099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.28 $48.55
Premium $4.63 $26.36 $52.73
Diesel $5.42 $30.87 $61.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Port Gibson. The current time is 18:52:48.

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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.