How far is Madison, MS from Indianola, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Indianola, MS is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Indianola.
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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
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 16: North Canton, Yazoo City
1761 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Front Avenue
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Continue on Westside Avenue
622 ft · 22 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn left onto Faison Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Faison Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Street
141 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Indianola.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 49W North
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Indianola?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Madison and 45.9 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City
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 Yazoo City.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.97 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
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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