How far is Vicksburg, MS from Columbus, MS?
The driving distance from Vicksburg, MS to Columbus, MS is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vicksburg and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg and Columbus.
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Start on Jackson Street
17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
1116 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Clay Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clay Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2325 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1329 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
39.7 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 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 Vicksburg 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 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 Vicksburg and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vicksburg to Columbus?
The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Vicksburg and 98.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vicksburg and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.66 km).
#1 Vicksburg
City in the US state of Mississippi
| Population | 21,351 |
| Coordinates | 32.3526500, -90.8778800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.66 | $55.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
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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