Origin
Decatur, MS
Late night in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, MS to Newton, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, MS
Ivan Aguilar
Newton, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Decatur, MS to Newton, MS is 9.4 miles and takes about 15m via Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Mississippi's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two towns. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll find it's a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 15 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Decatur Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 15
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, MS and Newton, MS.
1
Start on West Broad Street
474 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Turn right onto MS 15
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 15
3
Turn right onto US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northside Drive
4
Turn left onto MS 883
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Decatur Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Church Street
383 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Church Street
6
Turn left onto South Main Street
187 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 15 / Highway 15
Turn right onto MS 15 / Highway 15
Navigation decision point
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 80 / Northside Drive
Turn right onto US 80 / Northside Drive
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MS 883 / Decatur Street
Turn left onto MS 883 / Decatur Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Newton, MS
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15m 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?
This route is primarily highway, with 81% of the 9.4 miles on main roads like Highway 15. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.7 miles on Highway 15, indicating a good section of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads like Decatur Street and Northside Drive will likely occur as you approach your destination, offering a change from highway speeds.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Highway 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 15 and Decatur Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 15 / Highway 15.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 15 / Highway 15): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 80 / Northside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MS 883 / Decatur Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Newton, MS
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Highway 15. 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: at 0.1 miles (MS 15 / Highway 15): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 80 / Northside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MS 883 / Decatur Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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