Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Late night in Vicksburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vicksburg, 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 6m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MS
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Madison, MS
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Trip Overview
This 51.8-mile drive from Vicksburg, MS to Madison, MS is a short hop, typically taking around 58 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is about $8, making it an economical choice. This route stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points within Mississippi. It offers a straightforward way to travel between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| United States Highway 51 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clay Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 55 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and Madison, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 20; US 80
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 34
Toward NTP
8
Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Natchez Trace Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward 55: Madison
10
Merge onto I 55
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 55
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Ridgeland
12
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Agency Road
13
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
14
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
15
Turn left onto US 51
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Highway 51
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Depot Drive
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Depot Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Depot Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Vicksburg, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward NTP
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Ridgeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ridgeland
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Old Agency Road
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
Navigation decision point
5
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Depot Drive
Turn right onto Depot Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Madison, MS
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Clinton, MS
26 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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?
The profile for this trip is 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through towns rather than open highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads the entire 51.8 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, further emphasizing the continuous nature of navigating local traffic and intersections. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; instead, be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with constant adjustments.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Natchez Trace Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 51.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vicksburg, MS and Madison, MS, road signs point toward Ntp, 55: Madison and Ridgeland.
Ntp
32.1 mi in
|
~36m
55: Madison
47 mi in
|
~59m
Ridgeland
47.5 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Starting in Vicksburg, MS
Full guide →Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Madison, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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