Origin
Kosciusko, MS
Late night in Kosciusko on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kosciusko, MS to Madison, 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
1h 27m
Distance
70.5 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kosciusko, MS
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Madison, MS
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Trip Overview
Connecting Kosciusko to Madison, this 70.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the heart of Mississippi. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of roughly $11, this is a highly accessible route for travelers staying within the Southeast region. The drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a consistent pace from start to finish. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| Mississippi State Highway 12 | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| MS 12 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mulberry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Depot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Madison, MS.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto MS 12; MS 43
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
MS 12; MS 43
3
Continue on MS12
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Mississippi State Highway 12
4
Continue on MS 12
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
5
Turn right onto US 51; MS 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto MS 12
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 12
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 55
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MS 463: Madison
10
Keep slight left at fork
357 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto MS 463
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Depot Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Depot Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Kosciusko, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MS 12; MS 43
At end of road, turn left onto MS 12; MS 43
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street
Turn right onto US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MS 12
Turn left onto MS 12
Navigation decision point
4
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward MS 463: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 463: Madison
4
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 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
2 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
1h 27m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of your time spent on major roads like MS 12 and I-55. You will navigate a transition from local state highways onto the interstate, where you will tackle the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.3 miles. The personality of the drive leans toward efficiency rather than winding scenic detours, as it is designed to get you to your destination quickly. Expect a reliable, predictable experience as you transition from the smaller state road corridors to the higher speeds of the interstate. It is a functional, highway-focused drive that favors steady progress over technical maneuvering.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Mississippi State Highway 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near MS 12; MS 43.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (MS 12; MS 43): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 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: at 2.3 miles (MS 12; MS 43): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (US 51; MS 12 / North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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