How far is Tylertown, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Tylertown, MS to Meridian, MS is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
138.42 mi
02h 14m
Flight
120.76 mi
194.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.76 mi
Kilometers
194.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.77 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Tylertown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tylertown
2026-04-18T04:27
Arrive Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tylertown
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
Ellisville
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Tylertown
69.1 mi
01h 07m
To Meridian
69.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beulah Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Beulah Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hwy 98 East

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 98 East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    43.7 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2453 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1706 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 59 North: Laurel

    2520 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  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 Tylertown 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
84.6 mi · 61%
Old Hwy 98 East
5.92 mi · 4%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Beulah Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
South US 11
0.36 mi
25th Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 29m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellisville
01h 07m from Tylertown
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tylertown 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 Tylertown to Meridian?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Ellisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Tylertown and 69.3 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellisville

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

12 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

29 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

32 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tylertown and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 120.76 mi (194.34 km).

Tylertown

#1 Tylertown

City in Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,419
Coordinates31.1160100, -90.1420300
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: Beulah Avenue (-90.142029, 31.115919)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tylertown and Meridian. The current time is 04:27:22.

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.