Origin
Jackson, MS
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MS to Clinton, 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
18m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Jackson, MS to Clinton, MS is 9.4 miles and takes about 18m via US 80, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Mississippi. Expect a mixed drive that combines highway segments with local roads. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief exploration between these two nearby Mississippi towns. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Robinson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Leake Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Lakeview Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Amite Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Gallatin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hester Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on East Pearl Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Gallatin Street
3
Turn left onto West Amite Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Amite Street
4
Continue on Robinson Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robinson Street
5
Turn right onto US 80
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 80
6
Turn right onto West Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeview Drive
7
Turn left onto East Leake Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Leake Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hester Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
452 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dunton Road
10
Arrive at destination
Dunton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Gallatin Street
Turn right onto South Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Amite Street
Turn left onto West Amite Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 80
Turn right onto US 80
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hester Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hester Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Dunton Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Clinton, MS
Late night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 80, Robinson Street, and East Leake Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 3.9 miles along US 80. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these main roads, offering a blend of faster travel and more localized road conditions. It's not an all-highway grind, nor is it entirely rural backroads, providing a varied feel behind the wheel.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on US 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Gallatin 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 18m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 80): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, MS
Full guide →Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further.
Arriving 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 18m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on US 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (South Gallatin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West Amite Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 80): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clinton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Clinton, MS
More trips to Clinton, MS
Explore more options from Jackson, MS or browse trips ending in Clinton, MS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MS road trips.