How far is Meridian, MS from Waynesboro, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Waynesboro, MS is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
52.11 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.75 mi
76.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.87 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-12T20:58
Arrive Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Quitman
MS

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

From Meridian
26.1 mi
00h 32m
To Waynesboro
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Roebuck Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1872 ft · 25 sec

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    Continue straight

    1651 ft · 22 sec

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    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

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    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 47 sec

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    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Azalea Drive

    1427 ft · 28 sec · Azalea Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roebuck Drive
47.2 mi · 91%
22nd Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
Azalea Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi
8th Street
0.12 mi
Front Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Roebuck Drive

Continue straight

9.83 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quitman
00h 32m from Meridian
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Quitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Meridian and 26 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Quitman

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

54 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

94 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

95 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 47.75 mi (76.85 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
Waynesboro

#2 Waynesboro

City in Mississippi

Population4,866
Coordinates31.6748800, -88.6461500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Waynesboro (-88.64615, 31.67488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Waynesboro. The current time is 20:58:20.

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.