How far is Cleveland, MS from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Cleveland, MS to Madison, AL is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Madison.
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Start on South Court Street
23 m · 6 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto North Bolivar Avenue
1339 ft · 1 min · North Bolivar Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sunflower Road
2915 ft · 1 min · West Sunflower Road
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Turn left onto North Davis Avenue
39.5 mi · 47 min · North Davis Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
91.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
1830 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 25: Belmont, Iuka
1803 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 25
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Corridor V
8.8 mi · 10 min · Corridor V
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 76
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 76
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Continue on Alabama Highway 24
62.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Alabama Highway 24
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Davis Avenue
Keep slight right
91.9 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Madison?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Cleveland and 140.7 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.93 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Madison. Straight-line distance: 236.56 mi (380.7 km).
#1 Cleveland
County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,846 |
| Coordinates | 33.7440000, -90.7248200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $38.93 | $77.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $47.35 | $94.70 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $58.43 | $116.86 |
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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