How far is Clinton, MS from Aberdeen, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
173.26 mi
03h 38m
Flight
145.26 mi
233.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.84 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Clinton
86.7 mi
01h 49m
To Aberdeen
86.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    138 m · 22 sec · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 29 sec · Hester Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Leake Street

    2593 ft · 2 min · East Leake Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeview Drive

    1369 ft · 44 sec · West Lakeview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on West Capitol Street

    725 ft · 14 sec · West Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bullard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1804 ft · 31 sec · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen

    9.2 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    2657 ft · 55 sec · West Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 64%
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi · 9%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 8%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 7%
MS 25 North
9.95 mi · 6%
Clinton Boulevard
3.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 49m from Clinton
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Clinton and 86.6 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Cloudy near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 145.26 mi (233.78 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.14
Round trip
$46.28
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.14 $46.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.63 $28.26 $56.52
Diesel $5.42 $33.09 $66.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Aberdeen. The current time is 18:52:16.

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.