How far is Verona, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Verona, MS to Meridian, MS is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
139.45 mi
02h 17m
Flight
126.44 mi
203.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.44 mi
Kilometers
203.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.45 mi
Kilometers
224.43 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, May 23, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Verona
Sat, May 23, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-05-23T13:32
Arrive Meridian
Sat, May 23, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verona
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
Brooksville
MS

Town of the United States

From Verona
68.7 mi
01h 08m
To Meridian
70.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · Raymond Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  13. 13

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left 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 Verona 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 43%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 39%
Martin Luther King Drive
13.6 mi · 10%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Aiternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

60.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooksville
01h 08m from Verona
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Verona 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 Verona to Meridian?

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Brooksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Verona and 70.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooksville

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 126.44 mi (203.49 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

City in Lee County, Mississippi

Population3,209
Coordinates34.1942700, -88.7197700
Altitude98
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: Raymond Avenue (-88.719961, 34.194268)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.63 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.84 gal · 37.26 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.95 $41.91
Premium $4.63 $22.76 $45.51
Diesel $5.42 $26.64 $53.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Meridian. The current time is 13:32:11.

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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.