Clinton, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Clinton, MS is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 201-mile quick runs to 224-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clinton, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
223.9 mi
Itawamba County, MS
Quickest Drive
3h 45m
Horn Lake, MS
Plan Around Clinton, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clinton, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clinton, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clinton, MS
Driving from Clinton, MS
On average, trips departing from Clinton, MS run 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 5m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 224 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clinton, MS are Itawamba County, MS (223.9 mi, 4h 35m), Olive Branch, MS (207.1 mi, 3h 54m), and Horn Lake, MS (201.1 mi, 3h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.9 per gallon. For the typical 211-mile trip from Clinton, MS, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Clinton, MS and 2 routes heading into Clinton, MS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 224 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clinton, MS covers 224 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.
The average route from Clinton, MS runs about 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.9/gallon for regular), the average 211-mile trip from Clinton, MS costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, MS include Itawamba County, MS, Olive Branch, MS and Horn Lake, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clinton, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
27,418
Median Income
$70,913
Median Home Value
$220,400
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clinton, MS at a Glance
Founded
1823
Elevation
358 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Clinton, MS
A sampling of people born in Clinton, MS.
Charles Hillman Brough
1876–1935
American academic and politician (1876-1935)
Natalee Holloway
1986–2005
American missing person (1986-2005)
Keith Carlock
1971
American musician
Brett DiBiase
1988
American professional wrestler
Cynthia Cooper
1964
American accountant
Mike DiBiase II
1977
American professional wrestler
Cam Akers
1999
American football player (born 1999)
Kellen Gulley
1994
American soccer player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Clinton, MS.
The Cedars
private home in Clinton, Mississippi
City data from Wikidata (Q540861), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Clinton, MS
Clinton is a city in Mississippi.
Clinton is on the western side of Jackson, the capital of the state of Mississippi.
1 Tanglewood House, 301 Jefferson Street. (updated Apr 2018)
1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton, 495 Springridge Road, ☏ +1 601 708-0400. (updated Apr 2018) Super 8 Clinton, 201 Johnston Place, ☏ +1 601 925-4040. (updated Apr 2018)
Clinton Parkway goes across the northern part of Clinton and connects with Springridge Road.
Travel tips adapted from Clinton (Mississippi) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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