How far is Clarksdale, MS from Friars Point, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Friars Point, MS is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Friars Point.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Issaquena Avenue
1713 ft · 1 min · Issaquena Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
764 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Delta Avenue
1375 ft · 38 sec · Delta Avenue
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Continue on Friars Point Road
11.8 mi · 29 min · Friars Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
75 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
125 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
154 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Friars Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Friars Point Road
Continue on Friars Point Road
11.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Friars Point?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Clarksdale and 6.8 miles from Friars Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Friars Point.
Stop Ideas Near Lyon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyon.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Friars Point. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.97 km).
#1 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friars Point
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3708800, -90.6383400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street (-90.638346, 34.370876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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