How far is Meridian, MS from Raymond, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Raymond, MS is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
106.07 mi
02h 04m
Flight
100.64 mi
161.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.64 mi
Kilometers
161.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.07 mi
Kilometers
170.71 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Sat, May 2, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, May 2, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-02T18:44
Arrive Raymond
Sat, May 2, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Morton
MS

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

From Meridian
52.9 mi
01h 02m
To Raymond
53.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 18 West: Raymond

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
90.9 mi · 86%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
MS 18 West
0.22 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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
01h 02m from Meridian
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Raymond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Meridian and 53.1 miles from Raymond.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Raymond.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Laurel station

89 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 100.64 mi (161.96 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
Raymond

#2 Raymond

City in Mississippi

Population2,082
Coordinates32.2593100, -90.4226000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Raymond (-90.4226, 32.25931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.63 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $5.42 $20.25 $40.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Raymond. The current time is 18:44:48.

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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.