How far is Tchula, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Tchula, MS to Meridian, MS is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
119.98 mi
02h 18m
Flight
104.83 mi
168.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.83 mi
Kilometers
168.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.98 mi
Kilometers
193.09 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Tchula
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tchula
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tchula
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
Ethel
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Tchula
59 mi
01h 09m
To Meridian
61 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    562 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1083 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    118 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    85 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Depot Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tchula 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi State Highway 12
51.2 mi · 43%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 31%
Depot Street
12.3 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Drive
11.3 mi · 9%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Holland Avenue

Turn right onto Holland Avenue

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ethel
01h 09m from Tchula
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tchula and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Ethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Tchula and 61 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tchula and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Ethel

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

79 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

111 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tchula and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 104.83 mi (168.7 km).

Tchula

#1 Tchula

Town of the United States

Population1,905
Coordinates33.1829000, -90.2228600
Altitude36
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: Main Street (-90.222861, 33.182789)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.04
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.02 $32.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.63 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.42 $22.91 $45.81

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 Tchula and Meridian. The current time is 23:29:52.

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.