How far is Carriere, MS from Madison, MS?
The driving distance from Carriere, MS to Madison, MS is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carriere and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere and Madison.
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Start on Railroad Street
156 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto West Union Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · West Union Road
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Take the ramp left
795 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
1123 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Ridgeland
1640 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road
2662 ft · 47 sec · I-55 North Frontage Road
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Turn straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Drive
11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carriere and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 49 North
Continue straight
65.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carriere and Partly Cloudy near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carriere to Madison?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Carriere and 80.2 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carriere and Partly Cloudy near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Seminary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seminary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carriere and Madison. Straight-line distance: 130.35 mi (209.78 km).
#1 Carriere
Carriere is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6168600, -89.6525600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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