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Madison, MS Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Madison, MS works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 190-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Madison, MS spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

245.2 mi

Corinth, MS

Quickest Drive

17m

Canton, MS

Plan Around Madison, MS

Trips from Madison, MS

Driving from Madison, MS

On average, trips departing from Madison, MS run 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 190 miles (3h 51m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Madison, MS most often head toward Olive Branch, MS (190.2 mi, 3h 31m), Bay Saint Louis, MS (181.7 mi, 3h 51m), Tupelo, MS (177.8 mi, 3h 46m), Aberdeen, MS (155.3 mi, 3h 21m), and Columbus, MS (141.8 mi, 2h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 143-mile trip from Madison, MS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Madison, MS and 10 routes heading into Madison, MS, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 190 miles.

The longest mapped route from Madison, MS covers 190 miles and takes approximately 3h 51m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Madison, MS runs about 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 143-mile trip from Madison, MS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Madison, MS include Olive Branch, MS, Bay Saint Louis, MS, Tupelo, MS and Aberdeen, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Madison, MS by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

27,775

Median Income

$120,918

Median Home Value

$334,700

Median Age

40.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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