How far is Madison, MS from Greenwood, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
86.04 mi
01h 55m
Flight
72.95 mi
117.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.95 mi
Kilometers
117.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.04 mi
Kilometers
138.47 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Madison
43.1 mi
00h 57m
To Greenwood
42.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 3 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens

    1113 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto MS 17

    12.9 mi · 19 min · MS 17

  8. 8

    Continue on Yazoo Street

    2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    89 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    11.1 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    24 mi · 36 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
37.4 mi · 43%
Martin Luther King Drive
24 mi · 28%
MS 17
13.1 mi · 15%
Carrollton Street
11.1 mi · 13%
Yazoo Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Depot Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
00h 57m from Madison
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Madison and 42.9 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 72.95 mi (117.4 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenwood

Greenwood is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5162300, -90.1795300
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-90.11536, 32.46181)
End: Greenwood (-90.17953, 33.51623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Greenwood. The current time is 05:43:57.

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.