Johnson City to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Johnson City from Meridian?

The distance from Johnson City to Meridian is 453.4 miles (729.6 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee 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 Johnson City 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.