How far is Madison, MS from Pontotoc, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Pontotoc, MS is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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 23m.
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 Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Pontotoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Pontotoc.
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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
102.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15: Pontotoc, New Albany
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
2064 ft · 43 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto West Oxford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Oxford Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Marion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Pontotoc.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Pontotoc?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Madison and 89.3 miles from Pontotoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill
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 Duck Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Pontotoc. Straight-line distance: 139.22 mi (224.05 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontotoc (-88.99867, 34.24788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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