How far is Saint Martin, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Saint Martin, MS to Meridian, MS is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.08 mi
02h 36m
Flight
133.45 mi
214.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.45 mi
Kilometers
214.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.08 mi
Kilometers
265.67 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Martin
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Martin
2026-04-15T22:11
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Martin
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
Petal
MS

Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi

From Saint Martin
82.4 mi
01h 18m
To Meridian
82.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martin and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on Needle Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Needle Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sundown Avenue

    1669 ft · 1 min · Sundown Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lemoyne Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lemoyne Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gorenflo Road

    2858 ft · 58 sec · Gorenflo Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rodriguez Street

    1208 ft · 35 sec · Rodriguez Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1472 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 54%
US 49 North
45.4 mi · 27%
Rodriguez Street
22.5 mi · 14%
I 59 North
2.83 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Lemoyne Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petal
01h 18m from Saint Martin
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Martin and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Martin to Meridian?

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Petal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Saint Martin and 82.7 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Martin and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Petal

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

3 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

12 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

40 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

100 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martin and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 133.45 mi (214.77 km).

Saint Martin

#1 Saint Martin

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population7,730
Coordinates30.4379800, -88.8680900
Altitude3
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: Needle Street (-88.868088, 30.438467)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Martin and Meridian. The current time is 22:11:03.

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.