Origin
Oktibbeha County, MS
Afternoon in Oktibbeha County on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oktibbeha County, MS to Madison, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
114.4 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oktibbeha County, MS
Eddie O.
Madison, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oktibbeha County, MS to Madison, MS covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, MS 16, South Liberty Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.28 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
57.2 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 114.4 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and MS 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.4 miles on MS 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 16. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 114.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
102.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
US 51; MS 16 / South Liberty Street
Turn left onto US 51; MS 16 / South Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
5
114.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
Depot Drive
Turn right onto Depot Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 75.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| MS 16 | 24.8 mi | 37m |
| South Liberty Street | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| MS 12 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Depot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oktibbeha County, MS and Madison, MS.
1
Start on MS 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 12
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto MS 25
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
MS 25
4
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 25
6
Take the exit onto MS 25
48 mi
·
54 min
·
MS 25
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right onto MS 16
25 mi
·
37 min
·
MS 16
10
Turn left onto US 51; MS 16
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Liberty Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Depot Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Depot Drive
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 57.2 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Oktibbeha County, MS · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
Arriving in Madison, MS
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, 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
$17.28 one way
$34.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Madison, MS
Afternoon in Madison on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Carthage, MS
57 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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS to Madison, MS covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, MS 16, South Liberty Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.28 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 77.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Oktibbeha County, MS to Madison, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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