Fort Leonard Wood to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Leonard Wood from Meridian?

The distance from Fort Leonard Wood to Meridian is 417.5 miles (671.9 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SSE of Fort Leonard Wood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Leonard Wood 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.