How far is Meridian, MS from Tupelo, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Tupelo, MS is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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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 02h 18m.
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 Lowndes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Tupelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Tupelo.
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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
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
70 m · 10 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Tupelo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old Highway 45 North
Continue straight
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Tupelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Tupelo?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Crawford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Meridian and 73.8 miles from Tupelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Tupelo.
Stop Ideas Near Crawford
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 Crawford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Tupelo. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.58 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 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spring Street (-88.704455, 34.258074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.79 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.63 | $47.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
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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