Trip from Madison, MS to Corinth, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

245.1 mi

394 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 41m

8 AM

5h 8m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 48m

3 PM

4h 52m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Madison, MS

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Corinth, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madison, MS to Corinth, MS covers 245.1 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, MS 7 North, MS 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.02 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

122.5 miles from Madison, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 245.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Corinth, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	—	—
MS 7 North	—	—
MS 9	—	—
MS 9 North	—	—
I-22 East	—	—
US 45	—	—
South Harper Road	—	—
South Tate Street	—	—

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 Corinth, MS.

Start on Depot Drive

36 ft · 3 sec · Depot Drive

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge slight left

102 mi · 1 hr 49 min

Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

36 mi · 41 min · MS 7 North: Coffeeville

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

171 ft · 2 sec · MS 7 North: Oxford

Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

6.2 mi · 8 min · MS 7 North: Oxford

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

21 mi · 24 min

Continue straight

9.0 mi · 10 min

Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

0.3 mi · 50 sec · MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

236 ft · 12 sec · MS 9 North: Sherman

Turn left

9.8 mi · 11 min

Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 45:north: Corinth

Merge slight left

29 mi · 33 min

Continue straight

15 mi · 17 min

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Keep slight right

171 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto South Harper Road

210 ft · 11 sec · South Harper Road

Turn left onto South Tate Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Tate Street

Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

512 ft · 16 sec · North Fillmore Street

Turn left

446 ft · 32 sec

Arrive at your destination

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 122.5 miles from Madison, MS, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

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 54 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.5 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corinth, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Madison, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 245.1 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.5 mi from Madison, MS · 2h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oxford, MS

123 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

Grenada, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oxford, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.5 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Corinth, MS

The final approach into Corinth, 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 Corinth, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.02 one way

$74.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$40.63	$81.27
premium	$4.56	$43.99	$87.99
diesel	$5.61	$54.11	$108.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.5	0	$25.74	$11.76
Efficient EV	61.3	0	$21.45	$9.80
EV Truck/SUV	98	1	$34.31	$15.69

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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

Night in Madison on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corinth, MS

Night in Corinth on Wednesday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Oxford, MS

123 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

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 40m 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 Corinth, MS covers 245.1 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, MS 7 North, MS 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.5 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 $37.02 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 straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, MS to Corinth, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Madison, MS to Corinth, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.