How far is Sumrall, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Sumrall, MS to Meridian, MS is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
99.61 mi
01h 34m
Flight
81.86 mi
131.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.86 mi
Kilometers
131.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.31 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 2, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Sumrall
Sat, May 2, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumrall
2026-05-02T10:55
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 2, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumrall
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
Sandersville
MS

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

From Sumrall
49.8 mi
00h 47m
To Meridian
49.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    80 m · 14 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North I 59, East MS 42: Laurel

    1024 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1916 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 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 Sumrall 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
80.2 mi · 81%
Poplar Street
5.83 mi · 6%
I 59 North
2.03 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
North I 59
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

80.2 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
00h 47m from Sumrall
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sumrall and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Sumrall and 49.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sumrall and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Sandersville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

14 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

55 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

56 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumrall and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 81.86 mi (131.74 km).

Sumrall

#1 Sumrall

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,926
Coordinates31.4173900, -89.5422900
Altitude89
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: Jackson Street (-89.542357, 31.417389)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.66
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.33 $26.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.99 $29.98
Premium $4.63 $16.28 $32.56
Diesel $5.42 $19.06 $38.12

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumrall and Meridian. The current time is 10:55:11.

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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.