Danville, Illinois to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.5 miles 868.2 km · straight line
647.3 miles estimated 1041.8 km · driving distance
13h 1min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Danville, Illinois from Meridian?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to Meridian is 539.5 miles (868.2 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located S of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.3 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois in Illinois and Meridian in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Illinois 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 Danville, Illinois to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 1min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 37min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 55min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Illinois & Meridian

Quick Facts

Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
Explore more routes from Meridian

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients