Asheville to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.1 miles 671.2 km · straight line
500.5 miles estimated 805.4 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Asheville from Meridian?

The distance from Asheville to Meridian is 417.1 miles (671.2 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located WSW of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.5 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina and Meridian in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville and Meridian. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Asheville to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & Meridian

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m elevation
Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients