How far is Clarksdale, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Jackson, MS is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Jackson.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street
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Turn right
43.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
1032 ft · 22 sec · West Capitol Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Capitol Street
4 mi · 7 min · West Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street
3 m · 1 sec · South West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South West Street
118 m · 15 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Clarksdale and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Jackson?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Isola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Clarksdale and 80.1 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarksdale and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Isola
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 Isola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 133.25 mi (214.45 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 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
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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