How far is Meridian, MS from Union, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Union, MS is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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 Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Union.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Waynesboro, Chantilly Street
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Chantilly Street
994 ft · 23 sec · Chantilly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Street
1035 ft · 18 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Teresa Street
1080 ft · 27 sec · Teresa Street
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Turn left onto North Magnolia Street
562 ft · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
1003 ft · 22 sec · Sawmill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sawmill Road
144 m · 11 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sawmill Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
2597 ft · 60 sec · Sawmill Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Jones Chapel Road
25 m · 4 sec · Jones Chapel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jones Chapel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
51.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Union?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Meridian and 40.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Union. Straight-line distance: 63.22 mi (101.75 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 Union
County in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,876 |
| Coordinates | 31.7376600, -89.4903400 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-89.49034, 31.73766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
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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