Columbus, Mississippi to Pelham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.4 miles 152 km · straight line
118.1 miles estimated 190 km · driving distance
2h 23min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
98° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Mississippi from Pelham?

The distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Pelham is 94.4 miles (152 km) as the crow flies. Pelham is located E of Columbus, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.1 miles, taking about 2h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi and Pelham in Alabama.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Mississippi and Pelham. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Mississippi to Pelham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 23min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 52min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 16min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Mississippi & Pelham

Quick Facts

Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m elevation
Pelham
33.29°N, 86.81°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 263.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients