How far is Meridian, MS from Walls, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Walls, MS is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Walls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Walls.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 302: Olive Branch Southaven
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
16.5 mi · 25 min · Goodman Road
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Continue on Goodman Road West
1537 ft · 36 sec · Goodman Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left
2317 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
814 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
715 ft · 27 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
52 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto McLemore Drive
35 m · 5 sec · McLemore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McLemore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Walls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 78
Merge slight left
83.7 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Walls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Walls?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Meridian and 122.8 miles from Walls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Walls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Walls. Straight-line distance: 197.64 mi (318.07 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 Walls
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 1,441 |
| Coordinates | 34.9582400, -90.1525600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walls (-90.15256, 34.95824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.93 | $73.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.95 | $93.90 |
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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