How far is Vicksburg, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Vicksburg, MS to Madison, MS is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
51.83 mi
00h 58m
Flight
45.12 mi
72.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.42 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Vicksburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vicksburg
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vicksburg
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
Bolton
MS

Town of the United States

From Vicksburg
25.6 mi
00h 29m
To Madison
26.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Vicksburg and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1116 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1329 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NTP

    1601 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward 55: Madison

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    805 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto United States Highway 51

    2.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 51

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clay Street
31.9 mi · 61%
Natchez Trace Parkway
14.6 mi · 28%
United States Highway 51
2.41 mi · 5%
West Jackson Street
0.64 mi · 1%
55
0.55 mi · 1%
NTP
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clay Street

Keep slight right

29 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Vicksburg
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg to Madison?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Vicksburg and 26.3 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

39 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Madison. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.61 km).

Vicksburg

#1 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-90.877925, 32.35264)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $4.63 $8.46 $16.93
Diesel $5.42 $9.91 $19.82

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 Vicksburg and Madison. The current time is 21:58:49.

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.