How far is Clinton, MS from Madison, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Madison, MS is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Madison.
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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
1369 ft · 44 sec · West Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard
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Continue on West Capitol Street
149 m · 10 sec · West Capitol Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland
925 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Old Agency Road
611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road
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Continue on Sunnybrook Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1 km · 1 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 51
2.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 51
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Turn left onto Main Street
1177 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Drive
11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Madison.
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.
West Capitol Street
Merge slight left
8.66 mi · 00h 09m
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 Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Madison?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Clinton and 8.7 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.54 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 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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