How far is Cleveland, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Cleveland, MS to Clinton, MS is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.49 mi
02h 08m
Flight
99.67 mi
160.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.49 mi
Kilometers
193.91 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Mon, May 4, 7:02 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, May 4, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-04T16:53
Arrive Clinton
Mon, May 4, 7:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Silver City
MS

Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA

From Cleveland
56.9 mi
01h 04m
To Clinton
63.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    133 m · 27 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Leflore Avenue

    1684 ft · 51 sec · South Leflore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Street

    956 ft · 26 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Street

    2163 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Davis Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South Davis Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    33.6 mi · 41 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Pinehaven Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Pinehaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Clinton Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Leake Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · East Leake Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 38%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
33.7 mi · 28%
South Davis Avenue
10.2 mi · 8%
Pinehaven Road
5.42 mi · 4%
East Peeler Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Clinton Parkway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver City
01h 04m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Silver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Cleveland and 63.6 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Silver City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver City, 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 Silver City.

RAIL

Yazoo City

29 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

56 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

94 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 99.67 mi (160.41 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
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 Court Street (-90.724829, 33.744123)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Clinton. The current time is 16:53:39.

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.