How far is Clinton, MS from Pascagoula, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
196.97 mi
04h 01m
Flight
171.72 mi
276.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.72 mi
Kilometers
276.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.97 mi
Kilometers
317 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, May 14, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-14T14:06
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 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
98.5 mi
02h 00m
To Pascagoula
98.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    32 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2236 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road

    2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Denny Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Denny Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pascagoula Street

    2063 ft · 1 min · Pascagoula Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 42%
US 98 East
50.7 mi · 26%
Springridge Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
Richland
0.75 mi
Hattiesburg
0.56 mi
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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
02h 00m from Clinton
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 98.5 miles from Clinton and 98.4 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Pascagoula.

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 Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 171.72 mi (276.35 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.31 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.9 gal · 52.62 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.63 $32.14 $64.29
Diesel $5.42 $37.63 $75.27

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Pascagoula. The current time is 14:06:46.

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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.