How far is Columbus, MS from Jackson, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Jackson is 131.28 miles (211.27 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, MS to Jackson, MS is 131.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Columbus to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 154.16 miles (248.1 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Jackson will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23307 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°29'44"N 88°25'38"W |
| Latitude | 33.4956700 |
| Longitude | -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.
| Population | 157821 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 32.2987600 |
| Longitude | -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jackson: East Pearl Street (-90.184815,32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Jackson
The distance between Columbus and Jackson is 248 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbus and Jackson. The current time is 10:42:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.59 liters (5.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Jackson is $16.36 (diesel $21.81).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $16.36 | $18.51 | $20.48 | $21.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Jackson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
