How far is Meridian, MS from Wesson, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Wesson, MS is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
134.89 mi
02h 32m
Flight
109.28 mi
175.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.28 mi
Kilometers
175.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.89 mi
Kilometers
217.09 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wesson
Sat, May 2, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-02T04:56
Arrive Wesson
Sat, May 2, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Pelahatchie
MS

Town of the United States

From Meridian
67.4 mi
01h 16m
To Wesson
67.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1622 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cooper Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cooper Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 51 Road

    2291 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 51 Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
86.9 mi · 64%
I 55 South
35.5 mi · 26%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Cooper Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelahatchie
01h 16m from Meridian
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wesson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Meridian and 67.5 miles from Wesson.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

75 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Laurel station

94 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Wesson. Straight-line distance: 109.28 mi (175.87 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
Wesson

#2 Wesson

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

Population1,849
Coordinates31.7012800, -90.3975900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Wesson (-90.39759, 31.70128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.27 $40.55
Premium $4.63 $22.02 $44.03
Diesel $5.42 $25.78 $51.55

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Wesson. The current time is 04:56:05.

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.