How far is Columbus, MS from Meridian, MS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Meridian is 79.8 miles (128.42 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, MS to Meridian, MS is 79.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Columbus to Meridian with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Meridian, Mississippi is: 92.33 miles (148.59 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Meridian will take approximately 01 hours 30 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 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36011 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°21'52"N 88°42'13"W |
| Latitude | 32.3643100 |
| Longitude | -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Meridian: 25th Avenue (-88.703608,32.36431)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Meridian
The distance between Columbus and Meridian is 149 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 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 Meridian. The current time is 03:46:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.33 liters (3.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Meridian.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Meridian is $9.8 (diesel $13.06).
Mississippi gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.01 | $3.4 | $3.76 | $4.01 |
| Total | $9.8 | $11.09 | $12.26 | $13.06 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Meridian (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
