If you are looking to travel from Clinton to Aberdeen, Mississippi, expect a journey covering 173.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes to complete, making it a manageable excursion that easily fits into a single day. You will navigate through the Southeast region, moving between these two Mississippi towns while keeping to local roads rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $26, the trip is quite cost-effective for solo travelers or small groups. Since the route is well within a comfortable daily driving limit, there is no need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Clinton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
52.7 mi
1h 6m
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi
21m
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi
16m
Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
Bullard Street
1.3 mi
2m
US 45
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Aberdeen, MS.
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Start on Dunton Road
452 ft·22 sec·Dunton Road
2
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Hester Street
3
Turn left onto East Leake Street
310 ft·13 sec·East Leake Street
4
Continue on East Leake Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Leake Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi·43 sec·West Lakeview Drive
6
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi·6 min·Clinton Boulevard
7
Continue on West Capitol Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Capitol Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Bullard Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Bullard Street
9
Continue on West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.9 mi·5 min·West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 51
0.3 mi·30 sec·North State Street
11
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi·16 sec·Old Canton Road
12
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
13 mi·16 min·Lakeland Drive
13
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
14
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
19
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
16 mi·21 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto MS 25
9.2 mi·16 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen
21
Continue on US 45; MS 8; MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·US 45; MS 8; MS 25
22
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Matubba Street
23
Turn right onto MS 145
0.5 mi·55 sec·West Commerce Street
24
Turn right onto South Meridian Street
80 ft·2 sec·South Meridian Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Meridian Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 38 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. Since you only need to account for one stop, it is wise to map out your break point ahead of time to keep your momentum steady. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between Hester Street and East Leake Street to ensure you stay on the correct path. Because fuel costs for this trip hover around $26, filling up before you leave Clinton will help you avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar areas. Staying alert is key, as the local road profile demands more active steering than a standard highway route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.6 miles from Clinton, MS, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, MS
This is one driving day of about 173.3 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Clinton, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 146.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hester Street
Turn right onto Hester Street
Navigation decision point
6
127.3 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
133.5 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
145.9 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
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146.1 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.17 one way
$52.34 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.73
$57.46
premium
$4.56
$31.11
$62.21
diesel
$5.61
$38.26
$76.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.20
$8.32
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
EV Truck/SUV
69.3
0
$24.26
$11.09
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Clinton, MS
Late night
in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aberdeen, MS
Late night
in Aberdeen on Tuesday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Louisville, MS
87 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your focus will be entirely on local navigation through streets like Hester, East Leake, and West Lakeview Drive. Because the route relies on these local roads, the drive requires consistent attention at the wheel. The journey offers a technical, hands-on experience that avoids the high-speed, repetitive nature of major freeways. Expect a steady, active pace as you transition between the various segments of this 173.3-mile trip.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on MS Hwy 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hester Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.3 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, MS and Aberdeen, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 173.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aberdeen, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.3 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Aberdeen, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
