How far is Clinton, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Jackson, MS is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Jackson.
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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
2340 ft · 1 min · West Lakeview Drive
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Robinson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robinson Street
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Turn right onto West Capitol Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
15 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
738 ft · 15 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South West Street
3 m · 1 sec · South West Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South West Street
118 m · 15 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
47 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Jackson.
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.
Longest stretch
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3.85 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Jackson?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Taylorsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Clinton and 9.8 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.72 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 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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