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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.5 mi
03h 15m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.2 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.5 mi
Kilometers
282.44 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-15T20:38
Arrive Senatobia
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Clinton
87.9 mi
01h 37m
To Senatobia
87.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

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.

  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

    149 m · 10 sec · West Capitol Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    159.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs

    1065 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
160 mi · 91%
West Capitol Street
8.95 mi · 5%
Clinton Boulevard
3.84 mi · 2%
East Leake Street
0.55 mi
West Lakeview Drive
0.26 mi
MS 4
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 37m from Clinton
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Senatobia. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.2 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Senatobia (-89.9687, 34.6176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.88
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Senatobia. The current time is 20:38:31.

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.