McAlester to Meridian: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.3 miles 713.5 km · straight line
532 miles estimated 856.2 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is McAlester from Meridian?

The distance from McAlester to Meridian is 443.3 miles (713.5 km) as the crow flies. Meridian is located ESE of McAlester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — McAlester in Oklahoma 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 McAlester 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.

How to Get from McAlester to Meridian

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAlester & Meridian

Quick Facts

McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients