Columbia, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Columbia, MS is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 279 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Columbia, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
279 mi
Southaven, MS
Quickest Drive
4h 11m
Starkville, MS
Plan Around Columbia, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Columbia, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Columbia, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Columbia, MS
Driving from Columbia, MS
On average, trips departing from Columbia, MS run 279 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 31m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 279 miles (5h 31m), while the shortest is just 279 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Columbia, MS most often head toward Southaven, MS (279 mi, 5h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.65 per gallon. For the typical 279-mile trip from Columbia, MS, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Columbia, MS and 4 routes heading into Columbia, MS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 279 to 279 miles.
The longest mapped route from Columbia, MS covers 279 miles and takes approximately 5h 31m. Shorter options start at just 279 miles.
The average route from Columbia, MS runs about 279 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.65/gallon for regular), the average 279-mile trip from Columbia, MS costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Columbia, MS include Southaven, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Columbia, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,804
Median Income
$34,328
Median Home Value
$112,100
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Columbia, MS
A sampling of people born in Columbia, MS.
Walter Payton
1954–1999
American football running back, Pro Football Hall of Famer (1954-1999)
Anthony Alford
1994
American professional baseball outfielder
Jackie Smith
1940
American football player (born 1940)
Logan Cooke
1995
American football player
Jim Dunaway
1941–2018
American football player (1941-2018)
Johnathan Abram
1996
American football player
City data from Wikidata (Q2076280), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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