How far is Clinton, MS from Kosciusko, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Kosciusko, MS is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.21 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.29 mi
105.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.29 mi
Kilometers
105.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.21 mi
Kilometers
140.35 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-16T05:06
Arrive Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Clinton
43.6 mi
00h 54m
To Kosciusko
43.6 mi
00h 54m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 12: Durant, Lexington

    782 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 37 sec · East Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2417 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
52.1 mi · 60%
Mississippi State Highway 12
15 mi · 17%
West Capitol Street
8.95 mi · 10%
Clinton Boulevard
3.84 mi · 4%
West Jefferson Street
2.27 mi · 3%
North Jackson Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
00h 54m from Clinton
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Clinton and 43.6 miles from Kosciusko.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Kosciusko.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

42 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Kosciusko. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.08 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Kosciusko (-89.58956, 33.058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.33
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.66 $23.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.12 $26.24
Premium $4.63 $14.25 $28.49
Diesel $5.42 $16.68 $33.36

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 Kosciusko. The current time is 05:06:19.

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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.