How far is North Tunica, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from North Tunica, MS to Meridian, MS is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.37 mi
04h 04m
Flight
188.05 mi
302.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.05 mi
Kilometers
302.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.37 mi
Kilometers
361.09 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in North Tunica
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Tunica
2026-04-18T05:37
Arrive Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Tunica
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From North Tunica
111.6 mi
02h 02m
To Meridian
112.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Tunica and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on Gay Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Gay Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sears Avenue

    146 m · 26 sec · Sears Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prichard Road

    143 m · 13 sec · Prichard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Highway 4

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Highway 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2664 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pecan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
91.5 mi · 41%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 16%
Prichard Road
4.24 mi · 2%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

90 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 02m from North Tunica
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Tunica and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Tunica to Meridian?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from North Tunica and 112.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around North Tunica and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Tunica and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 km).

North Tunica

#1 North Tunica

Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi

Population1,035
Coordinates34.7009300, -90.3781500
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Gay Street (-90.378144, 34.701225)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $29.99
Round trip
$59.99
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.99 $59.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.73 $67.46
Premium $4.63 $36.63 $73.26
Diesel $5.42 $42.89 $85.77

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Tunica and Meridian. The current time is 05:37:57.

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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.