How far is Madison, MS from Kosciusko, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Kosciusko, MS is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
70.29 mi
01h 26m
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
70.29 mi
Kilometers
113.12 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-16T05:06
Arrive Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Madison
35.2 mi
00h 43m
To Kosciusko
35.1 mi
00h 43m

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 Madison and Kosciusko.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 12: Durant, Lexington

    782 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2417 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
49 mi · 70%
Mississippi State Highway 12
15 mi · 21%
West Jefferson Street
2.27 mi · 3%
North Jackson Street
0.69 mi · 1%
East Mulberry Street
0.41 mi · 1%
MS 12
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Main 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
00h 43m from Madison
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 35.2 miles from Madison and 35.1 miles from Kosciusko.

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 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Madison and Kosciusko. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.54 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Kosciusko

#2 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-90.11536, 32.46181)
End: Kosciusko (-89.58956, 33.058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
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
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

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 Madison and Kosciusko. The current time is 05:06:19.

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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.