How far is Louisville, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Louisville, MS to Madison, MS is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
83.62 mi
01h 28m
Flight
76.71 mi
123.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.71 mi
Kilometers
123.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.62 mi
Kilometers
134.57 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Louisville
42.1 mi
00h 44m
To Madison
41.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MS-14/West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS-14/West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 52 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2065 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    24.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Liberty Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · South Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Liberty Street
11.5 mi · 14%
MS-14/West Main Street
2.22 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.22 mi
Depot Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

45.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 44m from Louisville
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Madison?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Louisville and 41.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 76.71 mi (123.45 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.055056, 33.123513)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Madison. The current time is 18:56:16.

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.