How far is Clarksdale, MS from Madison, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Madison, MS is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
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 Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Madison.
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Start on the route
600 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
23.9 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Continue on MS 17
12.7 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Take the ramp right
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left 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 Clarksdale and Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Desoto Avenue
Keep slight left
41 mi · 01h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Madison?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Cruger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Clarksdale and 71.3 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksdale and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Cruger
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 Cruger.
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Yazoo City
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Madison. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.18 | $54.37 |
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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