How far is Meridian, TX from Pearsall, TX?
The driving distance from Meridian, TX to Pearsall, TX is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Pearsall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Pearsall.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
812 ft · 14 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 1 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto Texas State Highway 6
19.7 mi · 23 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Continue on Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1914 ft · 32 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
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Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
39.8 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South Business
2002 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Business Interstate 35 East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Business Interstate 35 East
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Continue on North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Pearsall.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Pearsall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Pearsall?
The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Meridian and 130.1 miles from Pearsall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Pearsall.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Pearsall. Straight-line distance: 226.28 mi (364.16 km).
#1 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearsall
City in Texas
| Population | 10,620 |
| Coordinates | 28.8921900, -99.0950300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearsall (-99.09503, 28.89219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $3.68 | $33.87 | $67.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $53.15 | $106.30 |
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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