How far is Brookhaven, MS from Columbus, MS?

The driving distance from Brookhaven, MS to Columbus, MS is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.51 mi
03h 57m
Flight
176.88 mi
284.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.88 mi
Kilometers
284.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.51 mi
Kilometers
333.96 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Wed, Sep 23, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-09-23T10:00
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Brookhaven
103.8 mi
01h 58m
To Columbus
103.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on East Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · East Monticello Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 16 sec · Schwem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    528 ft · 11 sec · West Congress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Union Church Road

    1837 ft · 40 sec · Union Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    25.3 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    555 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 53%
Union St Extended Northeast
52 mi · 25%
US 82 East
25.6 mi · 12%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 6%
Grenada
4.2 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
01h 58m from Brookhaven
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Columbus?

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Brookhaven and 103.8 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wiggins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiggins.

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

75 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 176.88 mi (284.66 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,307
Coordinates33.4956700, -88.4272600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.72 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.09
14.64 gal · 55.44 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $29.05 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.42 $32.38 $64.77
Premium $4.80 $35.14 $70.29
Diesel $6.05 $44.30 $88.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Columbus. The current time is 10:00:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.