How far is New Albany, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from New Albany, MS to Madison, MS is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
191.21 mi
03h 03m
Flight
154.25 mi
248.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.25 mi
Kilometers
248.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.21 mi
Kilometers
307.73 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in New Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From New Albany
90.6 mi
01h 31m
To Madison
100.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    64 m · 14 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bankhead Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Bankhead Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 30 West

    1969 ft · 43 sec · Highway 30 West

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    30.1 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30

    44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
139 mi · 73%
Highway 30 West
30.5 mi · 16%
Mississippi Highway 30
8.65 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
West Bankhead Street
1.06 mi · 1%
MS 463
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 31m from New Albany
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Albany and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Madison?

The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 90.6 miles from New Albany and 100.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.56 one way or $51.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

109 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Madison. Straight-line distance: 154.25 mi (248.24 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Union County, Mississippi, United States

Population8,771
Coordinates34.4942700, -89.0078400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-89.007796, 34.494388)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.56
Round trip
$51.12
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.56 $51.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.63 $31.22 $62.44
Diesel $5.42 $36.55 $73.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Albany and Madison. The current time is 23:48:47.

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.