How far is Indianola, MS from Drew, MS?

The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Drew, MS is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.67 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.86 mi
41.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.67 mi
Kilometers
47.75 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drew
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianola
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Drew
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianola
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Doddsville
MS

Human settlement in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Indianola
14.9 mi
00h 23m
To Drew
14.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianola and Drew.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianola and Drew.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

    27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1228 ft · 60 sec · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    27.7 mi · 41 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Shaw Avenue

    805 ft · 35 sec · East Shaw Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Shaw Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola and Drew.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
27.7 mi · 93%
College Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
East Shaw Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
West Augusta Street
0.02 mi
Lee Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Drive

27.7 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doddsville
00h 23m from Indianola
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indianola and Sunny near Drew.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianola to Drew?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Doddsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Indianola and 14.8 miles from Drew.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianola and Sunny near Drew.

Stop Ideas Near Doddsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doddsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doddsville.

RAIL

Greenwood

36 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

91 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Drew. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.62 km).

Indianola

#1 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Drew

#2 Drew

City in Mississippi, United States

Population1,579
Coordinates33.8095600, -90.5264800
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)
End: Drew (-90.52648, 33.80956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.47 $8.94
Premium $4.63 $4.86 $9.71
Diesel $5.42 $5.69 $11.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianola and Drew. The current time is 05:45:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.