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Trip from Ridgeland, MS to Columbus, MS

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

146.2 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ridgeland, MS, MS

Ridgeland, MS

大 董

Downtown Columbus, MS, MS

Columbus, MS

Vladislav Anchuk

Trip Overview

The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Columbus, MS covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, West Peace Street, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.8 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.1 miles from Ridgeland, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 146.2 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and West Peace Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.8 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and West Peace Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 146.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
13.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
6
113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
120 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
145.4 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
145.9 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Ridgeland, MS and Columbus, MS, road signs point toward Flora and Point.

Flora

13.7 mi in | ~15m

Point

120 mi in | ~2h 27m | via MS 25

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 103.8 mi 1h 57m
West Peace Street 14 mi 20m
I 55 12.6 mi 13m
MS 16 12.5 mi 18m
West Fulton Street 0.7 mi <1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Jackson Street 0.4 mi <1m
Sunnybrook Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 103.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland, MS and Columbus, MS.

1

Start on Old Town Crossing

41 ft · 8 sec · Old Town Crossing
2

Turn left onto West Jackson Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Jackson Street
3

Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

511 ft · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road
4

Continue on Old Agency Road

436 ft · 8 sec · Old Agency Road
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
6

Merge onto I 55

13 mi · 13 min · I 55
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
8

Turn right onto MS 22

0.7 mi · 58 sec · West Fulton Street
9

Continue on MS 22

14 mi · 20 min · West Peace Street
10

Continue on MS 16

12 mi · 18 min · MS 16
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
12

Merge onto MS 25

47 mi · 53 min · MS 25
13

Take the exit onto MS 25

25 mi · 29 min · MS 25
14

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

2.4 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on MS 25

3.8 mi · 4 min · MS 25
16

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 27 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
19

Turn straight onto MS 69

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
20

Enter roundabout onto MS 69; MS 182

63 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
21

Continue on MS 69; MS 182

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto North 6th Street

169 ft · 9 sec · North 6th Street
23

Arrive at destination

North 6th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.1 miles from Ridgeland, MS, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.1 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ridgeland, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ridgeland, MS

This is one driving day of about 146.2 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeland, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 103.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.1 mi from Ridgeland, MS · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

73 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Ridgeland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.8 miles.

Arriving in Columbus, MS

The final approach into Columbus, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.35 one way

$44.70 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $24.51 $49.03
premium $4.61 $26.53 $53.07
diesel $5.64 $32.48 $64.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.35 $7.02
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.79 $5.85
EV Truck/SUV 58.5 0 $20.47 $9.36

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Ridgeland, MS

Morning in Ridgeland on Monday

Local time

6:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, MS

Morning in Columbus on Monday

Local time

6:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 57m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Columbus, MS covers 146.2 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, West Peace Street, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Ridgeland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 146.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ridgeland, MS and Columbus, MS, road signs point toward Flora and Point.

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