How far is Petal, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Petal, MS to Meridian, MS is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petal and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petal and Meridian.
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Start on Morris Street
34 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 11
11.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 11
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Turn slight left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
1962 ft · 54 sec · Moselle-Seminary Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward North I 59, Laurel
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petal and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
67.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Petal to Meridian?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Petal and 43.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.47 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg.
Laurel station
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Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petal and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 77.53 mi (124.77 km).
#1 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10,692 |
| Coordinates | 31.3465600, -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.79 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.01 | $28.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.41 | $32.81 |
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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