The drive from Madison, MS to Booneville, MS covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 7, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.4 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Madison, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 226.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 19m highway drive covering 226.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.4 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 25 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 102.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.4 miles in near MS 7.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.3 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 140.4 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 178.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
140.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5
178.2 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
6
178.6 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
188.4 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
6
223.5 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Booneville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Booneville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Madison, MS to Booneville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.
Sherman
178.2 mi in|~3h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
102.4 mi
1h 49m
MS 7
42.7 mi
50m
US 45
24.3 mi
27m
MS 6
21.2 mi
24m
US 278
10 mi
11m
MS 9
9.8 mi
11m
I 22
9.2 mi
9m
South 2nd Street
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 102.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, MS and Booneville, MS.
1
Start on Depot Drive
36 ft·3 sec·Depot Drive
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MS 463
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
5
Merge onto I 55
102 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 55
6
Take the exit onto MS 7
36 mi·41 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
171 ft·2 sec·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
8
Continue on MS 7
6.2 mi·8 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
10
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi·1 min·US 278; MS 6
11
Continue on MS 6; US 278
21 mi·24 min·MS 6; US 278
12
Continue on US 278; MS 6
9.0 mi·10 min·US 278; MS 6
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
14
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft·12 sec
Toward MS 9 North: Sherman
15
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi·11 min·MS 9
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I-22 East, US 78 East: TupeloUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto I 22; US 78
9.2 mi·9 min·I 22; US 78
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 45:north: Corinth
19
Merge onto US 45
24 mi·27 min·US 45
20
Take the exit onto MS 30
1.0 mi·1 min·MS 30
Toward MS 30 East: South Booneville, Tishomingo
21
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward MS 145: Booneville
22
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft·8 sec
Toward Booneville
23
Turn straight onto MS 145
2.8 mi·4 min·South 2nd Street
24
Turn right onto Washington Street
28 ft·0 sec·Washington Street
25
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.2 miles from Madison, MS, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.4 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 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madison, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Madison, MS
This is one driving day of about 226.3 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Madison, 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 I 55 for about 102.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.2 mi from Madison, MS
· 2h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 113.2 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.4 miles.
Arriving in Booneville, MS
The final approach into Booneville, 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 Booneville, 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.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 202.9
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 195.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.18 one way
$68.35 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$37.52
$75.04
premium
$4.56
$40.62
$81.24
diesel
$5.61
$49.96
$99.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.9
0
$23.76
$10.86
Efficient EV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
EV Truck/SUV
90.5
1
$31.68
$14.48
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Madison, MS
Afternoon
in Madison on Friday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Booneville, MS
Afternoon
in Booneville on Friday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Madison, MS to Booneville, MS covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 7, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.2 miles from Madison, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 226.3 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 140.4 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 178.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.6 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Madison, MS to Booneville, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield and 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.
