Origin
Byram, MS
Morning in Byram on Friday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Madison, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
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Madison, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byram, MS to Madison, MS covers 23.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 51, South Siwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 23.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 51. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Grenada, Memphis
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 51 North: Ridgeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 51 North: Ridgeland
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Depot Drive
Turn right onto Depot Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Byram, MS and Madison, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
Grenada
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 55
Memphis
9.5 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| US 51 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I-55 North Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Depot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 17.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Madison, MS.
1
Start on South Siwell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 55; US 51
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 55; US 51
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 51 North: Ridgeland
7
Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I-55 North Frontage Road
8
Turn straight onto US 51
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 51
9
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Depot Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Depot Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Madison, MS
Morning in Madison on Friday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Byram, MS to Madison, MS covers 23.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 51, South Siwell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Byram, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Byram, MS and Madison, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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