How far is West Point, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from West Point, MS to Meridian, MS is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
97.49 mi
01h 38m
Flight
85.96 mi
138.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.96 mi
Kilometers
138.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.49 mi
Kilometers
156.89 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Point
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Shuqualak
MS

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

From West Point
47.7 mi
00h 49m
To Meridian
49.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 60 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    27 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

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

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Highway 45 North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North

  7. 7

    Continue on Dale Drive

    2985 ft · 55 sec · Dale Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street

    541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Street

    2706 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    947 ft · 29 sec · 22nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    986 ft · 26 sec · 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · 25th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 62%
US Highway 45 Alternate
27 mi · 28%
Old Highway 45 North
4.77 mi · 5%
Front Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Dale Drive
0.57 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shuqualak
00h 49m from West Point
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Point 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 West Point to Meridian?

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from West Point and 49.8 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Point and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

97 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 85.96 mi (138.34 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
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: (-88.650329, 33.607691)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Meridian. The current time is 19:39:12.

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.