How far is Saucier, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Saucier, MS to Meridian, MS is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
141.55 mi
02h 11m
Flight
122.11 mi
196.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.11 mi
Kilometers
196.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.55 mi
Kilometers
227.8 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Saucier
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saucier
2026-04-23T09:25
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saucier
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellisville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Saucier
70.5 mi
01h 05m
To Meridian
71 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
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 Saucier and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    93 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saucier 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 62%
Church Avenue
5.85 mi · 4%
I 59 North
2.83 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
2nd Street
0.06 mi
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
01h 05m from Saucier
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saucier and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Saucier and 71 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saucier and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

12 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

29 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

32 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saucier and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 122.11 mi (196.51 km).

Saucier

#1 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
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: 2nd Street (-89.135015, 30.635876)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.30 $42.59
Premium $4.63 $23.13 $46.25
Diesel $5.42 $27.08 $54.15

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 Saucier and Meridian. The current time is 09:25:05.

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.