How far is Walnut Grove, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, MS to Meridian, MS is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.79 mi
03h 59m
Flight
171.19 mi
275.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.19 mi
Kilometers
275.5 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.79 mi
Kilometers
331.19 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-04-18T04:29
Arrive Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Walnut Grove
102.3 mi
01h 59m
To Meridian
103.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
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 Walnut Grove and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Alligator - Rena Lara Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Alligator - Rena Lara Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Highway 1

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Sherard Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Sherard Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    43.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    37.7 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    34.9 mi · 52 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 Walnut Grove 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
74.9 mi · 36%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 18%
Sherard Road
7.46 mi · 4%
Mississippi Highway 1
5.89 mi · 3%
Pecan Avenue
1.87 mi · 1%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 59m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove to Meridian?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Walnut Grove and 103.5 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Grove and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 171.19 mi (275.5 km).

Walnut Grove

#1 Walnut Grove

City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population1,658
Coordinates34.1403900, -90.7695500
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: (-90.769609, 34.140427)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.99
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.49 $54.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.63 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $5.42 $39.31 $78.63

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 Walnut Grove and Meridian. The current time is 04:29:53.

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.