How far is Clinton, MS from Corinth, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Corinth, MS is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
262 mi
05h 03m
Flight
206.89 mi
332.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.89 mi
Kilometers
332.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262 mi
Kilometers
421.65 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corinth
Thu, Apr 16, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-16T06:51
Arrive Corinth
Thu, Apr 16, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coffeeville
MS

Human settlement in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Clinton
131.1 mi
02h 31m
To Corinth
130.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149 m · 10 sec · West Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman

    1830 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman

    72 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Harper Road

    64 m · 11 sec · South Harper Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Tate Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Tate Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Fillmore Street

    156 m · 16 sec · North Fillmore Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    136 m · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
107 mi · 41%
MS 7 North
74.2 mi · 28%
US 45
45 mi · 17%
I-22 East
9.43 mi · 4%
West Capitol Street
8.95 mi · 3%
Clinton Boulevard
3.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 54m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coffeeville
02h 31m from Clinton
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corinth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Coffeeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Clinton and 130.9 miles from Corinth.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corinth.

Stop Ideas Near Coffeeville

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

69 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Corinth. Straight-line distance: 206.89 mi (332.95 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Corinth

City in Mississippi, United States

Population14,435
Coordinates34.9342500, -88.5222700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Corinth (-88.52227, 34.93425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.06
18.5 gal · 70 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.03 $70.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.40 $78.79
Premium $4.63 $42.78 $85.56
Diesel $5.42 $50.09 $100.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Corinth. The current time is 06:51:19.

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.