How far is Wesson, MS from Meridian, MS?
The driving distance from Wesson, MS to Meridian, MS is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wesson and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wesson and Meridian.
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Start on Spring Street
26 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 51 Road
2291 ft · 1 min · Old Hwy 51 Road
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Turn slight left onto Cooper Drive
2769 ft · 1 min · Cooper Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 55
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesson and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wesson 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 Wesson to Meridian?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Wesson and 68.9 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wesson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie
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 Pelahatchie.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wesson and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 109.28 mi (175.87 km).
#1 Wesson
Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 31.7012800, -90.3975900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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