How far is Yazoo City, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Yazoo City, MS to Madison, MS is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
42.61 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.61 mi
Kilometers
68.58 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Sat, May 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yazoo City
2026-05-23T11:56
Arrive Madison
Sat, May 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yazoo City
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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Yazoo City
21.5 mi
00h 24m
To Madison
21.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yazoo City and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1496 ft · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    1066 ft · 49 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunn Avenue

    25 m · 6 sec · Dunn Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Ward Street

    1164 ft · 56 sec · North Ward Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2122 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yazoo City 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Street
16.9 mi · 40%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 3%
MS 463
0.43 mi · 1%
Grand Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
North Ward Street
0.22 mi · 1%
College Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 24m from Yazoo City
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yazoo City to Madison?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Yazoo City and 21.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yazoo City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yazoo City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Yazoo City

#1 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-90.405664, 32.855106)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yazoo City and Madison. The current time is 11:56:36.

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.