Origin
Greenwood, MS
Late night in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, MS to Madison, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, MS
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Madison, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, MS to Madison, MS covers 86 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 49E, MS 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.99 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.
Midpoint
43 miles from Greenwood, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 86 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 86 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 49E. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.8 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 15 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 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36 miles in near MS 17 / Yazoo Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36 miles (MS 17 / Yazoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
36 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
MS 17 / Yazoo Street
Turn right onto MS 17 / Yazoo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward MS 463: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 463: Madison
4
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| US 49E | 23.7 mi | 35m |
| MS 17 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| MS 12 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Yazoo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Depot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, MS and Madison, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 49E
24 mi
·
35 min
·
US 49E
3
Continue on MS 12
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 12
4
Turn slight right onto MS 12; MS 17
489 ft
·
8 sec
·
MS 12; MS 17
5
Turn right onto MS 17
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yazoo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on MS 17
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MS 17
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MS 463: Madison
10
Keep slight left at fork
357 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto MS 463
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Depot Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Depot Drive
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Greenwood, MS, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenwood, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, MS
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greenwood, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Greenwood, MS · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Greenwood, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, MS
The final approach into Madison, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Madison, MS
Late night in Madison on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Lexington, MS
43 mi in
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
19 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
1h 55m 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 Greenwood, MS to Madison, MS covers 86 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 49E, MS 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Greenwood, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.99 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 is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 36 miles (MS 17 / Yazoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Greenwood, MS to Madison, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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