Origin
Madison, MS
Night in Madison on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great 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.
Madison, MS
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Greenwood, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, 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, Martin Luther King Drive, MS 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed 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 Madison, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m 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 (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS covers 86 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS is easy. At 1h 55m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 463 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 463 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MS 463 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
4
36.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MS 17
Turn left onto MS 17
Navigation decision point
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 Pickens along the way.
Pickens
36.5 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 24 mi | 35m |
| MS 17 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Carrollton Street | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Yazoo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MS 12 | <0.1 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 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
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
7
Turn left onto MS 17
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 17
8
Continue on MS 17
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yazoo Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto MS 12; MS 17
202 ft
·
3 sec
·
MS 12; MS 17
10
Continue on MS 12; MS 17
291 ft
·
5 sec
·
MS 12; MS 17
11
Turn right onto MS 12; MS 17
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Carrollton Street
12
Continue on US 49E
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
13
Turn straight onto MS 743
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 Madison, MS, or about 50m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 50m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Madison, MS
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Madison, 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 Madison, MS · 50m 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 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.
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
Greenwood, MS
Night in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
19 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 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 Madison, MS to Greenwood, 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, Martin Luther King Drive, MS 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 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 $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.
The drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS is easy. At 1h 55m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MS 463 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pickens along the way.
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