Meridian to Ruskin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.4 miles 794 km · straight line
592 miles estimated 952.8 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Meridian from Ruskin?

The distance from Meridian to Ruskin is 493.4 miles (794 km) as the crow flies. Ruskin is located SE of Meridian. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Meridian in Mississippi and Ruskin in Florida.

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 Meridian and Ruskin. 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 Meridian to Ruskin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 19min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meridian & Ruskin

Quick Facts

Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m elevation
Ruskin
27.72°N, 82.43°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients