How far is Tutwiler, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Tutwiler, MS to Meridian, MS is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 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.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.56 mi
03h 24m
Flight
151.61 mi
244 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.61 mi
Kilometers
244 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.14 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
Sun, May 3, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Tutwiler
Sun, May 3, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tutwiler
2026-05-03T14:00
Arrive Meridian
Sun, May 3, 5:24 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 Tutwiler
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
West
MS

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

From Tutwiler
87.1 mi
01h 42m
To Meridian
89.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    74 m · 18 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hancock Avenue

    1627 ft · 1 min · Hancock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1206 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    43.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    37.7 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    684 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tutwiler 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hancock Avenue
58.5 mi · 33%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 21%
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

Hancock Avenue

Keep slight left

43.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 42m from Tutwiler
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tutwiler and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Tutwiler and 89.4 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 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 $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

51 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

107 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tutwiler and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 151.61 mi (244 km).

Tutwiler

#1 Tutwiler

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,401
Coordinates34.0148300, -90.4317600
Altitude47
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: Front Street (-90.431796, 34.014764)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.19
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.59 $47.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.63 $28.81 $57.63
Diesel $5.42 $33.74 $67.47

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tutwiler and Meridian. The current time is 14:00:52.

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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.