How far is Ridgeland, MS from West Point, MS?

The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to West Point, MS is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
141.39 mi
02h 54m
Flight
118.36 mi
190.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.39 mi
Kilometers
227.55 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-04-22T21:09
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Ridgeland
70.7 mi
01h 27m
To West Point
70.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and West Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Agency Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

    1910 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fulton Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · West Fulton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Peace Street

    14 mi · 21 min · West Peace Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1609 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Peace Street
105 mi · 74%
Old Agency Road
13.1 mi · 9%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 45 Alternate
8.32 mi · 6%
West Fulton Street
0.66 mi
West Main Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

West Peace Street

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 27m from Ridgeland
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgeland and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to West Point?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 70.7 miles from Ridgeland and 70.7 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgeland and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and West Point. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.48 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)
End: West Point (-88.65033, 33.60762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.79
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.90 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.25 $42.50
Premium $4.63 $23.08 $46.16
Diesel $5.42 $27.02 $54.04

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 Ridgeland and West Point. The current time is 21:09:06.

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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.