How far is Madison, MS from Ripley, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Ripley, MS is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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 04h 05m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Ripley.
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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
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30
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Take the ramp right toward Tupelo
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.8 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 15
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Turn straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Ripley.
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 Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Ripley?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Madison and 100.9 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 170.44 mi (274.29 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
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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