How far is Columbus, MS from Corinth, MS?

The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Corinth, MS is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.06 mi
02h 19m
Flight
99.54 mi
160.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.54 mi
Kilometers
160.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.06 mi
Kilometers
181.96 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corinth
Thu, Sep 17, 4:23 PM CDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Sep 17, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-09-17T14:03
Arrive Corinth
Thu, Sep 17, 4:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Verona
MS

City in Lee County, Mississippi

From Columbus
56.6 mi
01h 09m
To Corinth
56.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    680 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Avenue

    118 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1811 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 38 sec

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    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

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    Turn right onto South Harper Road

    64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Tate Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    156 m · 16 sec · North Fillmore Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    136 m · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 5th Street
53 mi · 47%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
24.7 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King
24.7 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King Drive
7.68 mi · 7%
South Tate Street
2.09 mi · 2%
US 45 North
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

Keep slight right

30.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
01h 09m from Columbus
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Corinth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Columbus and 56.5 miles from Corinth.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.55 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Corinth. Straight-line distance: 99.54 mi (160.2 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Corinth

City in Mississippi, United States

Population14,435
Coordinates34.9342500, -88.5222700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)
End: Corinth (-88.52227, 34.93425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $15.55
Round trip
$31.09
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $15.55 $31.09
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.35 $34.71
Premium $4.74 $18.89 $37.79
Diesel $5.93 $23.66 $47.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Corinth. The current time is 14:03:33.

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.