How far is Pelahatchie, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Pelahatchie, MS to Meridian, MS is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.87 mi
01h 07m
Flight
64.01 mi
103.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.87 mi
Kilometers
110.84 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Pelahatchie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelahatchie
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelahatchie
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
Lake
MS

Town in Newton and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States

From Pelahatchie
34.4 mi
00h 33m
To Meridian
34.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Go Forth Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Go Forth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1960 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
64.5 mi · 94%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
South US 11
0.36 mi · 1%
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Go Forth Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

2nd Street

Merge slight left

63.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 33m from Pelahatchie
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pelahatchie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Pelahatchie and 34.5 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pelahatchie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

75 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

106 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelahatchie and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.01 km).

Pelahatchie

#1 Pelahatchie

Town of the United States

Population1,388
Coordinates32.3129200, -89.7984100
Altitude109
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: Go Forth Street (-89.798252, 32.312948)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelahatchie and Meridian. The current time is 05:28:52.

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.