How far is Senatobia, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Senatobia, MS to Meridian, MS is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
196.81 mi
03h 24m
Flight
171.9 mi
276.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.9 mi
Kilometers
276.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.81 mi
Kilometers
316.73 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Senatobia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senatobia
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Senatobia
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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Senatobia
96.9 mi
01h 42m
To Meridian
100 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Senatobia and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Senatobia 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
91.5 mi · 46%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 19%
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

West Main Street

Merge slight left

90 mi · 01h 36m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 42m from Senatobia
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Senatobia 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 Senatobia to Meridian?

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Senatobia and 100 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Senatobia and Mostly Clear near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senatobia and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 171.9 mi (276.65 km).

Senatobia

#1 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
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: South Panola Street (-89.968558, 34.617599)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.29 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.9 gal · 52.58 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.63 $32.14 $64.29
Diesel $5.42 $37.63 $75.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Senatobia and Meridian. The current time is 17:17:28.

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.