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Trip from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

214.3 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 59m ★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m 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, MS 6 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 $32.36 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

107.2 miles from Madison, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 214.3 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 26 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. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 140.4 miles in near MS 7.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 214.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 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 178.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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
5
178.5 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MS 9 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MS 9 North: 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

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 Greenwood, 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
MS 6 21.2 mi 24m
I 22 16.9 mi 18m
US 278 10 mi 11m
MS 9 9.8 mi 11m
MS 178 4.9 mi 6m
Dorsey Evergreen Road 2.9 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 102.4 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison, MS and Greenwood, 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: Tupelo Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto I 22; US 78

17 mi · 18 min · I 22; US 78
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MS 371: Mantachie, Mooreville
19

Keep slight right at fork

236 ft · 5 sec
20

Turn straight onto MS 371

0.7 mi · 1 min · MS 371
21

Turn left onto MS 178

4.9 mi · 6 min · MS 178
22

Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
23

Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
24

Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

2.5 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
25

Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

145 ft · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
26

Arrive at destination

Greenwood Hopewell Road

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 107.2 miles from Madison, MS, or about 1h 56m 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 47 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.2 miles or 1h 56m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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 214.3 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 107.2 mi from Madison, MS · 1h 56m into the drive

city in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Water Valley, MS

107 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

Kosciusko, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Water Valley, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwood, MS

The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 199.5
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 199.5
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.36 one way

$64.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $35.53 $71.06
premium $4.56 $38.46 $76.93
diesel $5.61 $47.31 $94.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.3 0 $22.50 $10.29
Efficient EV 53.6 0 $18.75 $8.57
EV Truck/SUV 85.7 1 $30.00 $13.72

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Madison, MS

Evening in Madison on Thursday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, MS

Evening in Greenwood on Thursday

Local time

6:03 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 12m 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 Greenwood, MS covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 7, MS 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 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 $32.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 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 178.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Sherman along the way.

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