How far is Clarksdale, MS from Columbus, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Columbus, MS is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Columbus.
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Start on the route
600 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
43.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Desoto Avenue
Continue straight
104 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksdale and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Columbus?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Clarksdale and 82.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksdale and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.89 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $23.16 | $46.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $28.08 | $56.15 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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