How far is Clinton, MS from Brookhaven, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 13m.
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.
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Brookhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Brookhaven.
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Start on Dunton Road
1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road
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Continue on East Leake Street
880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street
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Turn left onto East Street
583 ft · 31 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Parkway
1953 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Parkway
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Continue on Springridge Road
2563 ft · 55 sec · Springridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
672 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
102 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
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Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2365 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Schwem Avenue
681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue
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Turn left onto West Monticello Street
2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Brookhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
48.9 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Brookhaven?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Clinton and 30.9 miles from Brookhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs
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 Crystal Springs.
Hazlehurst station
Union Station
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 53.14 mi (85.52 km).
#1 Clinton
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,873 |
| Coordinates | 32.3415300, -90.3217600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookhaven
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 11,861 |
| Coordinates | 31.5790600, -90.4406500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
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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