How far is Clinton, MS from Saltillo, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Saltillo, MS is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Saltillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Saltillo.
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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
106.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9: Pontotoc, Sherman
1830 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MS 9 North: Sherman
72 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Tupelo
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
1088 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
138 m · 20 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
1597 ft · 1 min · Kyle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2751 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East Mobile Street
153 m · 10 sec · East Mobile Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mobile Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Saltillo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Saltillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Saltillo?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Clinton and 111 miles from Saltillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.69 one way or $59.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Saltillo.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 169.49 mi (272.76 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 Saltillo
Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 5,071 |
| Coordinates | 34.3764900, -88.6817200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltillo (-88.68172, 34.37649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.69 | $59.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.45 | $84.91 |
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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