How far is Saltillo, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Saltillo, MS to Madison, MS is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
185.68 mi
03h 02m
Flight
156 mi
251.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156 mi
Kilometers
251.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.68 mi
Kilometers
298.83 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Saltillo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saltillo
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
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 Saltillo
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Saltillo
102.7 mi
01h 31m
To Madison
83 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mobile Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Mobile Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    789 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Memphis

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    984 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    38 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saltillo 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
139 mi · 75%
Pontotoc Parkway West
31.3 mi · 17%
Memphis
8.19 mi · 4%
MS 7
6.73 mi · 4%
Natchez Trace Parkway
6.62 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 31m from Saltillo
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saltillo and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 102.7 miles from Saltillo and 83 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saltillo and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saltillo and Madison. Straight-line distance: 156 mi (251.05 km).

Saltillo

#1 Saltillo

Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,071
Coordinates34.3764900, -88.6817200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mobile Street (-88.681746, 34.3764)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.90 $55.79
Premium $4.63 $30.29 $60.59
Diesel $5.42 $35.47 $70.94

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 Saltillo and Madison. The current time is 04:29:14.

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.