How far is Columbus, MS from Natchez, MS?
The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Natchez, MS is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Natchez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Natchez.
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Start on North 6th Street
37 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1545 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive
1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Continue on St Catherine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street
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Continue on St Catherine Street
90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bracken Alley
106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Natchez.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Natchez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Natchez?
The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Columbus and 134.7 miles from Natchez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.81 one way or $75.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Natchez.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 218.93 mi (352.34 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 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $37.81 | $75.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.10 | $84.21 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $45.83 | $91.66 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $57.55 | $115.10 |
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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