How far is Natchez, MS from Ridgeland, MS?

The driving distance from Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
126.47 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.64 mi
153.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.64 mi
Kilometers
153.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.53 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Natchez
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Natchez
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Ridgeland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Natchez
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
Brookhaven
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Natchez
63.3 mi
01h 12m
To Ridgeland
63.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pearl Street

    118 m · 21 sec · South Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
113 mi · 90%
Grenada
11.4 mi · 9%
Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
Old Agency Road
0.12 mi
Sunnybrook Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Devereaux Drive

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
01h 12m from Natchez
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Natchez and Partly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Natchez and 63.2 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Natchez and Partly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven.

RAIL

Brookhaven

East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

32 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

37 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Natchez and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 95.64 mi (153.91 km).

Natchez

#1 Natchez

County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States

Population14,362
Coordinates31.5601700, -91.4032900
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Ridgeland

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 Natchez and Ridgeland. The current time is 21:25:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.