How far is Clinton, MS from Indianola, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Indianola, MS is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Indianola.
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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 · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Parkway
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Continue on Pinehaven Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Pinehaven Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
34.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Front Avenue
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Continue on Westside Avenue
622 ft · 22 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn left onto Faison Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Faison Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Street
141 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Indianola.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 49W North
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46 mi · 00h 56m
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 Sunny near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Indianola?
The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Clinton and 44.1 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City
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 Yazoo City.
Yazoo City
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.23 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 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
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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