Spanning 155.1 miles across Mississippi, this drive from West Point to Clinton is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes. Since the entire trip is well within a single day's travel, it works perfectly as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel costs manageable. The route primarily utilizes MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, and Clinton Boulevard to navigate between the two cities. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, this efficient connection through the Southeast makes for a convenient and reliable transit option.
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
77.5 miles from West Point, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
136.8 mi
2h 38m
US Highway 45 Alternate
8 mi
10m
Clinton Boulevard
4 mi
7m
East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
Bullard Street
1.3 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Oakwood Drive
0.5 mi
1m
North State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 136.8 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on this road
32 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto North Division Street
209 ft·11 sec·North Division Street
3
Turn right onto MS 50
0.5 mi·59 sec·West Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
8.0 mi·10 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
6
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
7
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
93 mi·1 hr 47 min·MS 25
10
At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old Canton Road
11
Turn straight onto US 51
0.3 mi·33 sec·North State Street
12
Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.9 mi·5 min·East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
13
Continue on Bullard Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Bullard Street
14
Turn straight onto West Capitol Street
0.2 mi·19 sec·West Capitol Street
15
Continue on Clinton Boulevard
4.0 mi·7 min·Clinton Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Oakwood Drive
17
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hester Street
18
Turn left onto East Leake Street
310 ft·14 sec·East Leake Street
19
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hester Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
452 ft·19 sec·Dunton Road
21
Arrive at destination
Dunton Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though leaving early in the day helps you beat any potential traffic near Clinton. Plan for at least one stop during the drive to stretch your legs and refresh, as the long, steady stretches on MS 25 can become monotonous. Since you are budgeting about $24 for fuel, filling your tank in West Point before you head out is a smart way to ensure you don't have to worry about stops until you are closer to your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 136.8-mile primary segment, as finding service stations can be less frequent depending on your exact pace.
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 77.5 miles from West Point, MS, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.8 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Point, 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 West Point, MS
This is one driving day of about 155.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from West Point, 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 25 for about 136.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 155 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Division Street
Turn left onto North Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 50 / West Main Street
Turn right onto MS 50 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Turn left onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip|~11m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
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155 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|Dunton Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.42 one way
$46.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.71
$51.43
premium
$4.56
$27.84
$55.68
diesel
$5.61
$34.24
$68.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.5
0
$16.29
$7.44
Efficient EV
38.8
0
$13.57
$6.20
EV Truck/SUV
62
0
$21.71
$9.93
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
West Point, MS
Late night
in West Point on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton, MS
Late night
in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 149.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on MS 25, which accounts for a substantial 136.8-mile uninterrupted stretch of the journey. Because the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical curves, you will find it easy to maintain a steady pace behind the wheel. The transition from the more rural stretches into the Clinton area occurs smoothly via Clinton Boulevard, shifting the character of the drive as you reach your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 136.8 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Division Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 155.1 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: near the start (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MS 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 155.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 136.8 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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, 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: near the start (North Division Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (MS 50 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Clinton, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
