Origin
Madison, MS
Evening in Madison on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, MS to Holly Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
96.7 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, MS to Holly Springs, MS covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 $14.60 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Madison, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 96.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Madison, MS to Holly Springs, MS is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Holly Springs, 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 | — | — |
| US 51 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| West Thomas E Jolly Drive | — | — |
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 Holly Springs, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
10
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
48 min
13
Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Thomas E Jolly Drive
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jefferson Street
15
Turn right onto Elliot Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elliot Street
16
Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
17
Continue on Robin Wood Road
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Robin Wood Road
18
Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
19
Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
John Dunaway Road
20
Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
John Dunaway Road
21
Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holly Springs Road
22
Arrive at your destination
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 48.4 miles from Madison, MS, or about 1h 11m 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holly Springs, 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 96.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Madison, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Madison, MS · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Madison, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holly Springs, MS
The final approach into Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs, 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
$14.60 one way
$29.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.36 | $34.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
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: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Holly Springs, MS
Evening in Holly Springs on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Monticello, MS
48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 22m 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 Holly Springs, MS covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 48.4 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 $14.60 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 Holly Springs, MS is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Holly Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madison, MS to Holly Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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