How far is Clinton, MS from Philadelphia, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Philadelphia, MS is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
86.83 mi
02h 00m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.83 mi
Kilometers
139.74 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, May 21, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-21T13:38
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Clinton
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Philadelphia
43.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    725 ft · 14 sec · West Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bullard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Woodrow Wilson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1804 ft · 31 sec · North State Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    31.5 mi · 36 min · MS Hwy 25

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1931 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    29.9 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beacon Street

    1 km · 58 sec · West Beacon Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Front Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
31.9 mi · 37%
Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 15%
Clinton Boulevard
3.84 mi · 4%
West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.94 mi · 3%
Bullard Street
1.3 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
01h 00m from Clinton
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Clinton and 43.4 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.64 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Philadelphia

City in Mississippi, USA

Population7,003
Coordinates32.7715200, -89.1167300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Philadelphia (-89.11673, 32.77152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Philadelphia. The current time is 13:38:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.