Origin
Madison, MS
Afternoon in Madison on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, MS to Grenada, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
101.1 mi
163 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
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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Grenada, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, MS to Grenada, MS covers 101.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Sunset Drive, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.27 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
50.6 miles from Madison, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 97 mi | 1h 43m |
| Sunset Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Depot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 97 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, MS and Grenada, 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
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
7
Keep slight right at fork
403 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
9
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
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 50.6 miles from Madison, MS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 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 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grenada, 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 101.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 97 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
98.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
5
98.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.27 one way
$30.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.15 | $36.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Grenada, MS
Afternoon in Grenada on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
101.1 mi in 1h 51m, mostly highway — 97 mi of that is on I 55.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Sunset Drive. 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, MS to Grenada, MS is easy. At 1h 51m with 96% 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grenada, MS before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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