How far is Natchez, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Natchez, MS to Madison, MS is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
109.55 mi
02h 06m
Flight
97.85 mi
157.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.85 mi
Kilometers
157.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.55 mi
Kilometers
176.31 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sun, May 24, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Natchez
Sun, May 24, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Natchez
2026-05-24T11:51
Arrive Madison
Sun, May 24, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Natchez
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
Brookhaven
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Natchez
64.3 mi
01h 03m
To Madison
45.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pearl Street

    118 m · 21 sec · South Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Ridgeland

    1640 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I-55 North Frontage Road

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

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
113 mi · 103%
Grenada
8.81 mi · 8%
Franklin Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-55 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
US 51 North
0.31 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Devereaux Drive

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookhaven
01h 03m from Natchez
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Natchez and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Brookhaven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Natchez and 45.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Natchez and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Brookhaven

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

32 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

37 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Natchez and Madison. Straight-line distance: 97.85 mi (157.47 km).

Natchez

#1 Natchez

County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States

Population14,362
Coordinates31.5601700, -91.4032900
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pearl Street (-91.403278, 31.560193)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Natchez and Madison. The current time is 11:51:43.

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.