How far is Bay Saint Louis, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Clinton, MS is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
180.25 mi
03h 10m
Flight
152.16 mi
244.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.16 mi
Kilometers
244.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.25 mi
Kilometers
290.08 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Mon, Apr 20, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Saint Louis
Mon, Apr 20, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Saint Louis
2026-04-20T01:25
Arrive Clinton
Mon, Apr 20, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Saint Louis
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Bay Saint Louis
90 mi
01h 35m
To Clinton
90.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Saint Louis Weather
MS
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Waveland as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Saint Louis and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1012 ft · 33 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Springridge Road

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Springridge Road

    1723 ft · 38 sec · Springridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Clinton Parkway

    1947 ft · 46 sec · Clinton Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    123 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Leake Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · East Leake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Saint Louis 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
82.3 mi · 46%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 46%
I 20 West
7.79 mi · 4%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
Springridge Road
0.81 mi
Clinton Parkway
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 35m from Bay Saint Louis
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Saint Louis and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Saint Louis to Clinton?

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Bay Saint Louis and 90.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Saint Louis and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Hattiesburg, 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 West Hattiesburg.

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Saint Louis and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 152.16 mi (244.87 km).

Bay Saint Louis

#1 Bay Saint Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,529
Coordinates30.3088100, -89.3300500
Altitude7
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 2nd Street (-89.329959, 30.308783)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $24.09
Round trip
$48.17
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.09 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.09 $54.17
Premium $4.63 $29.42 $58.83
Diesel $5.42 $34.44 $68.88

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Saint Louis and Clinton. The current time is 01:25:32.

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.