How far is Cleveland, MS from Ridgeland, MS?

The driving distance from Cleveland, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.75 mi
02h 39m
Flight
97.15 mi
156.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.75 mi
Kilometers
194.33 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Ridgeland
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richland
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

From Cleveland
60.5 mi
01h 19m
To Ridgeland
60.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    133 m · 27 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Leflore Avenue

    1684 ft · 51 sec · South Leflore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Street

    956 ft · 26 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Street

    2163 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Davis Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South Davis Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    39.1 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 38%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
45.4 mi · 38%
South Davis Avenue
10.2 mi · 8%
I 55 North
1.5 mi · 1%
East Peeler Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

46.2 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
01h 19m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Cleveland and 60.3 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

91 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Ridgeland

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-90.72482, 33.744)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.14 $36.29
Premium $4.63 $19.70 $39.41
Diesel $5.42 $23.07 $46.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Ridgeland. The current time is 04:07:14.

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.