How far is Uvalde, TX from Meridian, TX?
The driving distance from Uvalde, TX to Meridian, TX is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uvalde and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uvalde and Meridian.
-
1
Start on North Getty Street
9 m · 8 sec · North Getty Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
-
3
Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
-
4
Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
-
5
Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
-
6
Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 410 North, TX 16 North
1.3 mi · 3 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.8 mi · 23 min · Connally Loop
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1694 ft · 41 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
-
11
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
12
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
-
13
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1602 ft · 39 sec
-
16
Turn straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road
100 m · 9 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
-
17
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
-
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
-
19
Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
-
20
Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
-
21
Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
-
22
Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
-
23
Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
24
Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
-
25
Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
-
26
Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
-
27
Continue on South 7th Street
1914 ft · 38 sec · South 7th Street
-
28
Turn left onto Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
-
29
Continue on South Avenue G
19.7 mi · 23 min · South Avenue G
-
30
Turn right onto State Highway 22
3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22
-
31
Continue on Morgan Street
812 ft · 16 sec · Morgan Street
-
32
Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Uvalde 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
58 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Uvalde 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 Uvalde to Meridian?
The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Uvalde and 143.8 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Uvalde and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
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 Buda.
Austin
San Marcos Station
Taylor
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uvalde and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 226.26 mi (364.13 km).
#1 Uvalde
City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas
| Population | 15,977 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096800, -99.7861700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-97.65669, 31.92321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $58.69 | $117.39 |
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 Texas · Oct 31, 2026