How far is Meridian, MS from Preston, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Preston, MS is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Preston.
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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
1816 ft · 38 sec · Dale Drive
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Turn left
14 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto MS 39 N
28.5 mi · 42 min · MS 39 N
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto MS 397/JCT 16
3.4 mi · 6 min · MS 397/JCT 16
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Continue on Dekalb Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Dekalb Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dekalb Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Preston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
MS 39 N
Turn right onto MS 39 N
28.5 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Preston?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Meridian and 22.6 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near De Kalb
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 De Kalb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Preston. Straight-line distance: 36.55 mi (58.82 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 Preston
Preston is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8826300, -88.8289400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-88.82894, 32.88263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.67 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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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