How far is Clinton, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Pearl, MS is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.11 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12 mi
19.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12 mi
Kilometers
19.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.32 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jackson
MS

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

From Clinton
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Pearl
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    88 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springridge Road
10.6 mi · 70%
Meridian
2.52 mi · 17%
South Pearson Road
0.66 mi · 4%
Clinton Parkway
0.37 mi · 2%
Dunton Road
0.27 mi · 2%
MS 468
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Springridge Road

Merge slight left

8.69 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 10m from Clinton
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 7.6 miles from Clinton and 7.5 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

52 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

65 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.32 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.01
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.01 $4.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.63 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.42 $2.87 $5.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Pearl. The current time is 19:21:27.

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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.