How far is Moss Point, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Moss Point, MS to Madison, MS is about 198 miles (318.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.99 mi
03h 16m
Flight
169.56 mi
272.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.56 mi
Kilometers
272.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.99 mi
Kilometers
318.64 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, May 14, 4:39 PM CDT
Return by in Moss Point
Thu, May 14, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moss Point
2026-05-14T13:22
Arrive Madison
Thu, May 14, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moss Point
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Moss Point
96.7 mi
01h 38m
To Madison
101.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moss Point and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mc Innis Avenue

    1500 ft · 44 sec · Mc Innis Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    41 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Ridgeland

    1640 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road

    2662 ft · 47 sec · I-55 North Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
124 mi · 62%
Main Street
22.8 mi · 11%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 10%
Jackson
9.94 mi · 5%
I-55 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
MS 15
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 38m from Moss Point
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moss Point and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moss Point to Madison?

The road trip is about 198 miles (318.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Moss Point and 101.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moss Point and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moss Point and Madison. Straight-line distance: 169.56 mi (272.88 km).

Moss Point

#1 Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates30.4115900, -88.5344600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.5347, 30.411583)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.45 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.98 gal · 52.9 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.63 $32.33 $64.66
Diesel $5.42 $37.85 $75.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Moss Point and Madison. The current time is 13:22:19.

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.