How far is McComb, MS from Ridgeland, MS?

The driving distance from McComb, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.59 mi
01h 41m
Flight
83.99 mi
135.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.59 mi
Kilometers
144.18 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Return by in McComb
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McComb
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McComb
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hazlehurst
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From McComb
44.9 mi
00h 50m
To Ridgeland
44.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McComb and Ridgeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McComb and Ridgeland.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    100 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    146 m · 28 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    144 m · 13 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1916 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McComb and Ridgeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smithdale Road
75.5 mi · 84%
Grenada
11.4 mi · 13%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
Northwest Street
0.39 mi
North Broadway Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Smithdale Road

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlehurst
00h 50m from McComb
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McComb and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McComb to Ridgeland?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from McComb and 44.7 miles from Ridgeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around McComb and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlehurst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazlehurst, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazlehurst.

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

68 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McComb and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 83.99 mi (135.17 km).

McComb

#1 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Ridgeland

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: McComb (-90.45315, 31.24379)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McComb and Ridgeland. The current time is 07:58:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.