How far is Yazoo City, MS from Ridgeland, MS?
The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yazoo City and Ridgeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Ridgeland.
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Start on East 5th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on College Street
1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue
25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ward Street
1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
36.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight left
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland
925 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Old Agency Road
611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road
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Continue on Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yazoo City and Ridgeland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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36.2 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City to Ridgeland?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Yazoo City and 23.3 miles from Ridgeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yazoo City and Partly Sunny near Ridgeland.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).
#1 Yazoo City
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,869 |
| Coordinates | 32.8551300, -90.4056500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeland
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,938 |
| Coordinates | 32.4284800, -90.1323100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.79 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
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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