How far is Clinton, MS from Gautier, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Gautier, MS is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
190.49 mi
03h 55m
Flight
168.63 mi
271.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.49 mi
Kilometers
306.56 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gautier
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 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 Gautier
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Clinton
95.3 mi
01h 57m
To Gautier
95.1 mi
01h 57m

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
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Leake Street

    880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    583 ft · 31 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clinton Parkway

    1953 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Springridge Road

    2563 ft · 55 sec · Springridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    947 ft · 46 sec · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    76 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 43%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 11%
I 10
14.8 mi · 8%
Springridge Road
10.6 mi · 6%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 57m from Clinton
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Gautier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Clinton and 95.1 miles from Gautier.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Gautier.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Gautier. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.39 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Gautier

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA

Population18,379
Coordinates30.3857500, -88.6116900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Gautier (-88.61169, 30.38575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.90
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.45 $50.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.62 $57.24
Premium $4.63 $31.08 $62.16
Diesel $5.42 $36.39 $72.78

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 Gautier. The current time is 18:52:20.

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.