How far is Natchez, MS from Columbus, MS?
The driving distance from Natchez, MS to Columbus, MS is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
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 Natchez and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Natchez and Columbus.
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Start on South Pearl Street
118 m · 21 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive
714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 15 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 Natchez and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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 Natchez and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Natchez to Columbus?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 miles from Natchez and 134.2 miles from Columbus.
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 49.3 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.54 one way or $75.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Natchez and Sunny near Columbus.
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 Natchez and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 218.93 mi (352.34 km).
#1 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $37.54 | $75.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
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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