Houston to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.5 miles 697.7 km · straight line
522 miles actual route 840 km · driving distance
9h 36min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Meridian?

The distance from Houston to Meridian is 433.5 miles (697.7 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Meridian. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 36min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 31min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 7min $63–$183* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM