How far is Byram, MS from Ridgeland, MS?

The driving distance from Byram, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.49 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.44 mi
29.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Mon, Apr 13, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Byram
Mon, Apr 13, 8:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-04-13T07:26
Arrive Ridgeland
Mon, Apr 13, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Byram
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Jackson
MS

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

From Byram
10.7 mi
00h 13m
To Ridgeland
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Ridgeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Ridgeland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Siwell Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Siwell Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Ridgeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
11.4 mi · 53%
South Siwell Road
9.48 mi · 44%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Old Agency Road
0.12 mi · 1%
Sunnybrook Road
0.1 mi
Old Town Crossing
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

11.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 13m from Byram
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Byram and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byram to Ridgeland?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Byram and 10.7 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Byram and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, 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 Jackson.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

52 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

65 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.67 km).

Byram

#1 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Ridgeland

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Byram (-90.24537, 32.17932)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Ridgeland. The current time is 07:26:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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