Columbia, South Carolina to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

457.5 miles 736.3 km · straight line
549 miles estimated 883.6 km · driving distance
11h 3min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Meridian?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Meridian is 457.5 miles (736.3 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located WSW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549 miles, taking about 11h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 3min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 16min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 30min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Meridian

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients