Origin
Madison, MS
Late night in Madison on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, MS
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Brookhaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 51, I-55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 68.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| I-55 | — | — |
| I- 55 North | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest | — | — |
| Union St Extended Northeast | — | — |
| Schwem Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, MS and Brookhaven, MS.
1
Start on Depot Drive
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Depot Drive
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto United States Highway 51
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
United States Highway 51
4
Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-55 Frontage Road
5
Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
I- 55 North Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
13 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
9
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Keep slight left
335 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
12
Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
13
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
15
Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Monticello Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monticello Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Madison, MS · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, MS
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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
$10.28 one way
$20.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Brookhaven, MS
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 68.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 51, I-55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $10.28 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.
The drive from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madison, MS to Brookhaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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