Origin
Clinton, MS
Late night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, MS to Vicksburg, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, MS
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Vicksburg, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 34.3-mile trip from Clinton to Vicksburg, Mississippi, is an efficient choice. You can expect a drive time of approximately 42 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to transition between these two Mississippi communities. Navigating via East Leake Street, Monroe Street, and West College Street, you will experience a localized journey that keeps you off the major interstates entirely. Since the entire route takes place within the state of Mississippi, the transition is seamless and straightforward for any traveler.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Clay Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 20 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dunton Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Leake Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Clay Street
— 2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Vicksburg, MS.
1
Start on Dunton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunton Road
2
Continue on East Leake Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Leake Street
3
Turn left onto Monroe Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Monroe Street
4
Turn right onto West College Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West College Street
5
Turn slight left onto Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Madison Street
6
Take the ramp
30 mi
·
32 min
7
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Downtown, Vicksburg
9
Turn straight onto US 80 Historic
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Clay Street
10
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cherry Street
11
Turn right onto Jackson Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Street
12
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West College Street
Turn right onto West College Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown, Vicksburg
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Jackson Street
Turn right onto Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Vicksburg, MS
Late night in Vicksburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through community streets, requiring your full attention as you transition between local road sections. Because the route relies on surface streets like West College Street and Monroe Street, you will find a consistent pace rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. This is a technical, tactile drive that demands steady engagement with the wheel. Prepare for a more intimate look at the local landscape compared to the monotony of a typical highway commute.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on East Clay Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Monroe Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clinton, MS to Vicksburg, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
31.7 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, MS
Full guide →Clinton is a city in Mississippi.
Arriving in Vicksburg, MS
Full guide →Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
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 42m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on East Clay Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vicksburg, MS before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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