How far is Kosciusko, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Madison, MS is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.7 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.29 mi
82.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.29 mi
Kilometers
82.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.7 mi
Kilometers
113.78 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T02:46
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Kosciusko
35.3 mi
00h 36m
To Madison
35.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kosciusko and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2417 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 39 sec · East Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kosciusko and Madison.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
48.3 mi · 68%
Mississippi State Highway 12
14.5 mi · 21%
East Jefferson Street
2.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 2%
MS 463
0.43 mi · 1%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
00h 36m from Kosciusko
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kosciusko to Madison?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Kosciusko and 35.4 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kosciusko and Mostly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pickens, 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 Pickens.

RAIL

Yazoo City

42 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Madison. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.60 $21.21
Premium $4.63 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $5.42 $13.48 $26.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kosciusko and Madison. The current time is 02:46:45.

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.