How far is Madison, MS from Yazoo City, MS?

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-23T12:44
Arrive Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Madison
21.7 mi
00h 29m
To Yazoo City
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Yazoo City.

  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

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 16: North Canton, Yazoo City

    1761 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1971 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
16.7 mi · 38%
East Broadway Street
1.63 mi · 4%
MS 16
0.33 mi · 1%
North Washington Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Grand Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
East Canal Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 29m from Madison
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Yazoo City?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Madison and 21.7 miles from Yazoo City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, 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 Canton.

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Yazoo City

#2 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-90.11536, 32.46181)
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.79
Round trip
$11.59
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.79 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.52 $13.03
Premium $4.63 $7.08 $14.15
Diesel $5.42 $8.28 $16.57

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Yazoo City. The current time is 12:44:48.

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.