How far is Clinton, MS from Canton, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Canton, MS is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Canton.
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Start on Dunton Road
138 m · 22 sec · Dunton Road
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Turn right onto Hester Street
590 ft · 29 sec · Hester Street
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Turn left onto East Leake Street
95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street
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Continue on East Leake Street
2593 ft · 2 min · East Leake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeview Drive
1369 ft · 44 sec · West Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard
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Continue on West Capitol Street
149 m · 10 sec · West Capitol Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora
1910 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Fulton Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · West Fulton Street
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Continue on West Peace Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Peace Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Peace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Canton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clinton and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Canton?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Clinton and 15.3 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clinton and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Canton. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 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 Canton
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
| Population | 11,799 |
| Coordinates | 32.6126400, -90.0367500 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-90.03675, 32.61264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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