How far is Meridian, MS from Vardaman, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Vardaman, MS is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
140.03 mi
02h 56m
Flight
107.96 mi
173.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.96 mi
Kilometers
173.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.35 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vardaman
Sat, May 30, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, May 30, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-30T05:52
Arrive Vardaman
Sat, May 30, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Brooksville
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
70.1 mi
01h 28m
To Vardaman
69.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

  4. 4

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

    120 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dale Drive

    3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    42.8 mi · 52 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 8: Houston, Aberdeen

    2159 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28.9 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sweet Potato Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 45 North
65.7 mi · 47%
US Highway 45 Alternate
42.8 mi · 31%
Front Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi
2nd Street
0.51 mi
MS 8
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
01h 28m from Meridian
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vardaman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Meridian and 69.9 miles from Vardaman.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vardaman.

Stop Ideas Near Brooksville

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Vardaman. Straight-line distance: 107.96 mi (173.75 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
Vardaman

#2 Vardaman

City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,259
Coordinates33.8756700, -89.1772900
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Vardaman (-89.17729, 33.87567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.42
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.71 $37.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.63 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.42 $26.75 $53.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Vardaman. The current time is 05:52:21.

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.