How far is Madison, MS from Clarksdale, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Clarksdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Clarksdale.
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Start on Depot Drive
11 m · 3 sec · Depot Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
2421 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
1113 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto MS 17
12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Continue on Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
89 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
24 mi · 36 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Desoto Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right
600 ft · 44 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Clarksdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Martin Luther King Drive
Continue straight
36.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Madison and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Clarksdale?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Cruger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Madison and 71.1 miles from Clarksdale.
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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Madison and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksdale.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)
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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