How far is Clinton, MS from Sardis, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Sardis, MS is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Sardis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Sardis.
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Start on Dunton Road
1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road
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Continue on East Leake Street
880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street
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Turn left onto East Street
583 ft · 31 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Parkway
1953 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Parkway
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Continue on Springridge Road
2563 ft · 55 sec · Springridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 28: Hazlehurst, Fayette
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Caldwell Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Caldwell Drive
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
702 ft · 22 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right onto Georgetown Street
148 m · 13 sec · Georgetown Street
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Continue on Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Street
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Turn straight onto Monticello Road
5 mi · 12 min · Monticello Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monticello Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Sardis.
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 South
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sardis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Sardis?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Clinton and 24.2 miles from Sardis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sardis.
Stop Ideas Near Terry
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 Terry.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Sardis. Straight-line distance: 37.34 mi (60.1 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 Sardis
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,529 |
| Coordinates | 31.8010000, -90.3242600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardis (-90.32426, 31.801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
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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