How far is Clinton, MS from Senatobia, MS?
The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Senatobia, MS is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Senatobia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Senatobia.
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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
159.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs
1065 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Senatobia.
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
160 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Cloudy near Senatobia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Senatobia?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Clinton and 87.6 miles from Senatobia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Cloudy near Senatobia.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Senatobia. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.2 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 Senatobia
City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 7,614 |
| Coordinates | 34.6176000, -89.9687000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Senatobia (-89.9687, 34.6176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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