How far is Jackson, MS from Columbus, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Columbus, MS is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Columbus.
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Start on East Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
25.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Columbus?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Jackson and 76.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Noxapater
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 Noxapater.
Union Station
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 131.28 mi (211.27 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.79 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.24 | $58.48 |
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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