Indianapolis to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.9 miles 854.4 km · straight line
621.1 miles actual route 999.5 km · driving distance
11h 23min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Meridian?

The distance from Indianapolis to Meridian is 530.9 miles (854.4 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SSW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.1 miles, taking about 11h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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. 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 23min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 40min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 48min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Meridian

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM