How far is Petal, MS from Meridian, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petal and Meridian is 77.53 miles (124.77 km).
Flight distance from Petal, MS to Meridian, MS is 77.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Petal to Meridian with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petal, Mississippi to Meridian, Mississippi is: 85.87 miles (138.19 km) by car.
Driving from Petal to Meridian will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10692 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°20'48"N 89°15'36"W |
| Latitude | 31.3465600 |
| Longitude | -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°21'52"N 88°42'13"W |
| Latitude | 32.3643100 |
| Longitude | -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Meridian: 25th Avenue (-88.703608,32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time Between Petal and Meridian
The distance between Petal and Meridian is 138 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Petal and Meridian. The current time is 11:45:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.47 liters (3.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petal and Meridian.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petal to Meridian is $9.11 (diesel $12.15).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $9.11 | $10.31 | $11.41 | $12.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petal and Meridian (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
