How far is Senatobia, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Senatobia, MS to Madison, MS is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
159.21 mi
02h 18m
Flight
149.19 mi
240.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.19 mi
Kilometers
240.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.21 mi
Kilometers
256.22 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senatobia
2026-04-15T18:55
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Senatobia
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Senatobia
79.5 mi
01h 09m
To Madison
79.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    155.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
157 mi · 99%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
MS 463
0.43 mi
Depot Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 47m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
149.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 09m from Senatobia
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Senatobia and Partly Cloudy near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Senatobia and 79.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Senatobia and Partly Cloudy near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senatobia and Madison. Straight-line distance: 149.19 mi (240.1 km).

Senatobia

#1 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Panola Street (-89.968558, 34.617599)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.57
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.28 $42.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.94 $47.87
Premium $4.63 $25.99 $51.99
Diesel $5.42 $30.43 $60.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Senatobia and Madison. The current time is 18:55:46.

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.