How far is Columbus, MS from Vicksburg, MS?
The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Vicksburg, MS is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Vicksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Vicksburg.
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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 right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
39.1 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
2015 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Vicksburg
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto East Clay Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Clay Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1066 ft · 48 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
19 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Vicksburg.
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 Vicksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Vicksburg?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Columbus and 99.4 miles from Vicksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Vicksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.66 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 Vicksburg
City in the US state of Mississippi
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 32.3526500, -90.8778800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vicksburg (-90.87788, 32.35265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.97 | $27.82 | $55.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $33.66 | $67.31 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $42.42 | $84.85 |
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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