How far is Clarksdale, MS from Ridgeland, MS?
The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Ridgeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Ridgeland.
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Start on the route
600 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
23.9 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Yazoo Street
2376 ft · 42 sec · Yazoo Street
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Continue on MS 17
12.7 mi · 19 min · MS 17
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Take the ramp right
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on I-55 South Frontage Road
705 ft · 18 sec · I-55 South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Old Agency Road
1550 ft · 33 sec · Old Agency Road
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Continue on Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Ridgeland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Desoto Avenue
Keep slight left
41 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksdale and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Ridgeland?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Cruger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Clarksdale and 72 miles from Ridgeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarksdale and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.
Stop Ideas Near Cruger
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 Cruger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 125 mi (201.17 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 Ridgeland
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,938 |
| Coordinates | 32.4284800, -90.1323100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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