How far is Meridian, MS from Saint Martin, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Saint Martin, MS is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.43 mi
03h 11m
Flight
133.45 mi
214.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.45 mi
Kilometers
214.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.43 mi
Kilometers
264.62 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Martin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T23:48
Arrive Saint Martin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Meridian
82.3 mi
01h 35m
To Saint Martin
82.1 mi
01h 35m

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
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Saint Martin.

  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 left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward D'Iberville

    989 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rodriguez Street

    2090 ft · 1 min · Rodriguez Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gorenflo Road

    2858 ft · 1 min · Gorenflo Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lemoyne Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lemoyne Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sundown Avenue

    1669 ft · 1 min · Sundown Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Needle Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Needle Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Needle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
88.7 mi · 54%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
21.9 mi · 13%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Lemoyne Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

88.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 35m from Meridian
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Sunny near Saint Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Saint Martin?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Meridian and 82.1 miles from Saint Martin.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Sunny near Saint Martin.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Saint Martin. Straight-line distance: 133.45 mi (214.77 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
Saint Martin

#2 Saint Martin

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population7,730
Coordinates30.4379800, -88.8680900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Saint Martin (-88.86809, 30.43798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Saint Martin. The current time is 23:48:12.

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.