How far is Columbus, MS from Greenwood, MS?
The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Greenwood.
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Start on North 6th Street
680 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Avenue
118 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
3138 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
1811 ft · 29 sec
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13 mi · 17 min
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1.9 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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1.3 km · 55 sec
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2.2 mi · 3 min
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1.2 km · 52 sec
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1370 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
1831 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125
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Turn right
2013 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 6
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 371
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
4.3 mi · 17 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn sharp left onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Greenwood.
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.
North 5th Street
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13 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Columbus and 27.2 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.67 km).
#1 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.64 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
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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