How far is Meridian, MS from Senatobia, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Senatobia, MS is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
193.28 mi
04h 13m
Flight
171.9 mi
276.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.9 mi
Kilometers
276.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.28 mi
Kilometers
311.06 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 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 Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:34 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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
96.7 mi
02h 06m
To Senatobia
96.5 mi
02h 06m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street

    695 ft · 16 sec · Beacon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pecan Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs

    1065 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
114 mi · 59%
8th Street
38.1 mi · 20%
Pecan Avenue
35.5 mi · 18%
MS 4
0.2 mi
Beacon Street
0.13 mi
East Jefferson Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

89.9 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
02h 06m from Meridian
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Senatobia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Meridian and 96.5 miles from Senatobia.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Senatobia.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Senatobia. Straight-line distance: 171.9 mi (276.65 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
Senatobia

#2 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Senatobia (-89.9687, 34.6176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.65
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.83 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.05 $58.09
Premium $4.63 $31.54 $63.09
Diesel $5.42 $36.93 $73.86

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 Senatobia. The current time is 18:52:24.

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.