How far is Preston, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Preston, MS to Meridian, MS is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
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 Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Meridian.
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Start on Dekalb Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Dekalb Road
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Continue on MS 397/JCT 16
3.4 mi · 6 min · MS 397/JCT 16
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Turn left onto MS 16/Watkins Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · MS 16/Watkins Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
28.6 mi · 43 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Dale Drive
1202 ft · 23 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left 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 Preston and Meridian.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Church Street
Turn slight left onto Church Street
28.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Preston and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Meridian?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Preston and 22.6 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Preston and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near De Kalb
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 De Kalb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 36.55 mi (58.82 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8826300, -88.8289400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.67 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
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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