How far is Madison, MS from Louisville, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Louisville, MS is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.24 mi
01h 50m
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
84.24 mi
Kilometers
135.57 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Madison
42.1 mi
00h 55m
To Louisville
42.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto United States Highway 51

    9.1 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 51

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Canton Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Canton Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Sharon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Sharon Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    41 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Peace Street

    23.4 mi · 35 min · East Peace Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1609 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto MS-14/West Main Street

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

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Peace Street
69.1 mi · 82%
United States Highway 51
9.06 mi · 11%
Canton Parkway
2.83 mi · 3%
MS-14/West Main Street
1.83 mi · 2%
Old Sharon Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

East Peace Street

Merge slight left

45.4 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 55m from Madison
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Partly Cloudy near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 Madison and 42.1 miles from Louisville.

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 7.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Madison and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 76.71 mi (123.45 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

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

#2 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-90.11536, 32.46181)
End: Louisville (-89.05506, 33.12374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.49
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.25 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.63 $13.74 $27.47
Diesel $5.42 $16.08 $32.17

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 Louisville. The current time is 20:40:07.

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.