How far is Yazoo City, MS from Columbus, MS?

The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Columbus, MS is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.21 mi
03h 11m
Flight
122.67 mi
197.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.67 mi
Kilometers
197.42 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.21 mi
Kilometers
248.17 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Return by in Yazoo City
Wed, Sep 23, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yazoo City
2026-09-23T10:00
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Sep 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yazoo City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Yazoo City
77.1 mi
01h 35m
To Columbus
77.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yazoo City and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Ward Street

    1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2122 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 16

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hwy 16

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Highway 16

    950 ft · 19 sec · Old Highway 16

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi 433

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi 433

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Greenwood, Winona

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    151 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    555 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yazoo City and Columbus.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
82.6 mi · 54%
Mississippi 433
46.8 mi · 30%
East Broadway Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Old Hwy 16
1.32 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 mi
US 82
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

82.3 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 35m from Yazoo City
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yazoo City and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Columbus?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Yazoo City and 77.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yazoo City and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 122.67 mi (197.42 km).

Yazoo City

#1 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,307
Coordinates33.4956700, -88.4272600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.42 $24.07 $48.13
Premium $4.80 $26.12 $52.23
Diesel $6.05 $32.92 $65.85

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Yazoo City and Columbus. The current time is 10:00:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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