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Trip from Clinton, MS to Olive Branch, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

207.1 mi

333 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Clinton, MS

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city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

This 207.1-mile drive from Clinton, MS, to Olive Branch, MS, is comfortably doable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. The journey is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-55, I-269, and I-220. Expect a fuel cost around $32 for this trip. Given its efficiency, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey within the Southeast region, offering a direct path between these two Mississippi locations without needing an overnight stop.

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

103.5 miles from Clinton, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 176.3 mi 3h 9m
I 269 8.7 mi 9m
I 220 8.7 mi 9m
MS 305 6.4 mi 11m
Clinton Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
East Leake Street 0.5 mi 2m
West Lakeview Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Hester Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 176.3 mi, about 3h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Olive Branch, MS.

1

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

489 ft · 9 sec · West Capitol Street
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
9

Merge onto I 220; US 49

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 220; US 49
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North
11

Merge onto I 55

176 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 55
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 69 South: Tunica
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
14

Merge onto I 269; MS 304

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 269; MS 304
Toward I 269 East: Nashville
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg
16

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305
17

Turn right onto Goodman Road

260 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road
18

Arrive at destination

Goodman Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under four hours, this trip offers flexibility, making it easy to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hours and to allow for a relaxed pace. While the drive is direct, planning for one fuel or rest stop can break up the 176.3-mile longest stretch on I-55. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach your destination in Olive Branch, to ensure a smooth arrival.

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 103.5 miles from Clinton, MS, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.3 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 46 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.5 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, 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 207.1 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 55 for about 176.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winona, MS

104 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Canton, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.5 miles from Clinton, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Roma Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clinton, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16014884850

Visit website

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sardis, Mississippi

1.3 mi

Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Senatobia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Senatobia, MS

2.3 mi

Roma Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Clinton, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16014884850

Visit website

Las Margaritas Méxican Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Clinton, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16019240005

Visit website

SnoCreation Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Sardis, Mississippi

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+16622679709

Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Senatobia

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Senatobia, MS

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16623011478

Visit website

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

Hernando's Underground Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16622983348

Visit website

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Senatobia, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623018538

Visit website

Mazzio’s Pizza & Wings

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Madison, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16018537778

Visit website

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Grenada, Mississippi

+16626883951

Sipp on Sunset

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Lift Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Grenada, Mississippi

Happy Eats & Acai Bar, Grenada

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625616063

HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard - Grenada

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Grenada, MS

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+16622277120

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hernando, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 200.3 — 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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Leake Street

Turn left onto East Leake Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 North
5
191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 East: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 269 East: Nashville
5
200.3 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewi...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.28 one way

$62.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.33 $68.67
premium $4.56 $37.17 $74.34
diesel $5.61 $45.73 $91.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.1 0 $21.75 $9.94
Efficient EV 51.8 0 $18.12 $8.28
EV Truck/SUV 82.8 1 $28.99 $13.25

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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

3:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Late night in Olive Branch on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Winona, MS

104 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

7 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 54m 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

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 7.1
View on nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 135.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a highway-centric experience, as this route is 97% on interstates, making for a fast-paced drive. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 176.3 miles primarily on I-55, meaning fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on efficient travel across the landscape rather than winding country roads. This is a route built for covering distance quickly, with the main roads guiding you directly to your destination.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 176.3 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 269. You will hit about 14 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 Effort 5/10

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 207.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (East Leake Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

396 ft 216 ft

Total Climb

442 ft

Total Descent

413 ft

Highest Point

396 ft

~88.8 mi in

Elevation Range

181 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Clinton, MS

Full guide →

Clinton is a city in Mississippi.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 207.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 176.3 miles on I 55. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Leake Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Olive Branch, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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