How far is Aberdeen, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Clinton, MS is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.21 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.26 mi
233.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.21 mi
Kilometers
281.97 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Fri, May 1, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Fri, May 1, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-01T17:28
Arrive Clinton
Fri, May 1, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Aberdeen
86.8 mi
01h 32m
To Clinton
88.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2656 ft · 58 sec · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    113 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1812 ft · 34 sec · North State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Street

    860 ft · 19 sec · West Capitol Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Clinton Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road

    138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Clinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
125 mi · 71%
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi · 9%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 7%
Clinton Boulevard
4 mi · 2%
East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.94 mi · 2%
South Matubba Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

93.2 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 32m from Aberdeen
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Clinton?

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Aberdeen and 88.4 miles from Clinton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Noxapater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noxapater.

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 145.26 mi (233.78 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

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

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $23.40
Round trip
$46.81
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.40 $46.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.32 $52.64
Premium $4.63 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.42 $33.46 $66.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Clinton. The current time is 17:28:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.