Kansas City to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.9 miles 917.2 km · straight line
696.9 miles actual route 1121.6 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Meridian?

The distance from Kansas City to Meridian is 569.9 miles (917.2 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.9 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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. 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Meridian

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM