How far is Columbus, MS from Byram, MS?

The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Byram, MS is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
164.48 mi
03h 10m
Flight
139.32 mi
224.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.32 mi
Kilometers
224.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.7 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byram
Wed, Sep 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-09-23T10:24
Arrive Byram
Wed, Sep 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Coldwater
MS

Town of the United States

From Columbus
82.2 mi
01h 35m
To Byram
82.3 mi
01h 35m

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 N
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    37 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1545 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3121 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Byram

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Siwell Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Siwell Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Siwell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 79%
Main Street
22 mi · 13%
I 55 South
7.26 mi · 4%
US 82 West
3.72 mi · 2%
South Siwell Road
0.81 mi
North 6th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coldwater
01h 35m from Columbus
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Byram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Coldwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Columbus and 82.3 miles from Byram.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coldwater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Laurel station

114 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Byram. Straight-line distance: 139.32 mi (224.22 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,307
Coordinates33.4956700, -88.4272600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Byram

#2 Byram

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population11,265
Coordinates32.1793200, -90.2453700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)
End: Byram (-90.24537, 32.17932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.17
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $23.08 $46.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.71 $51.41
Premium $4.82 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $6.06 $35.14 $70.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Byram. The current time is 10:24:17.

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.