How far is Sardis, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Sardis, MS to Meridian, MS is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
183.03 mi
03h 18m
Flight
159.37 mi
256.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.37 mi
Kilometers
256.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.03 mi
Kilometers
294.56 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Sardis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
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
West
MS

Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Sardis
90.3 mi
01h 39m
To Meridian
92.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Lee Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    926 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lee Street
78.4 mi · 43%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 20%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South Huntington Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Drive
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Lee Street

Merge slight left

77 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 39m from Sardis
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Sardis and 92.7 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sardis and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

51 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

71 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 159.37 mi (256.48 km).

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#1 Sardis

Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,661
Coordinates34.4370500, -89.9159200
Altitude113
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: East Lee Street (-89.915919, 34.437001)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Meridian. The current time is 02:15:39.

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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.