How far is Shelby, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Shelby, MS to Meridian, MS is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelby and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby and Meridian.
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Start on South Broadway Street
10 m · 3 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1511 ft · 35 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin L King Jr Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Martin L King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East School Avenue
1321 ft · 27 sec · East School Avenue
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Continue on Parchman Road
707 ft · 17 sec · Parchman Road
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Turn right
25.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right 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 Shelby and Meridian.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jerry Clower Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shelby and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelby to Meridian?
The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Shelby and 78.5 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelby and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.85 km).
#1 Shelby
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,910 |
| Coordinates | 33.9509400, -90.7678800 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $3.79 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
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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