How far is Clinton, MS from Vicksburg, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Vicksburg, MS is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.34 mi
00h 42m
Flight
32.47 mi
52.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.26 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vicksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Vicksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Edwards
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Clinton
17.1 mi
00h 21m
To Vicksburg
17.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Leake Street

    1142 ft · 55 sec · East Leake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1106 ft · 51 sec · Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West College Street

    2029 ft · 56 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Madison Street

    844 ft · 23 sec · Madison Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    30.1 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2015 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Vicksburg

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Clay Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Clay Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1066 ft · 48 sec · Cherry Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
30.6 mi · 89%
East Clay Street
2 mi · 6%
Downtown
0.43 mi · 1%
West College Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Dunton Road
0.27 mi · 1%
East Leake Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Take the ramp slight right

30.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwards
00h 21m from Clinton
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Vicksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Clinton and 17.2 miles from Vicksburg.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Vicksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Edwards

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

25 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

56 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 32.47 mi (52.26 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

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

#2 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Vicksburg (-90.87788, 32.35265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.16
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.58 $9.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.15 $10.31
Premium $4.63 $5.60 $11.19
Diesel $5.42 $6.55 $13.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Vicksburg. The current time is 01:41:40.

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.