How far is Clinton, MS from Yazoo City, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.82 mi
57.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40 mi
Kilometers
64.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Sat, May 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-23T12:47
Arrive Yazoo City
Sat, May 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bentonia
MS

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

From Clinton
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Yazoo City
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Yazoo City.

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Leake Street

    880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    583 ft · 31 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    112 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pinehaven Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Pinehaven Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Canal Street

    1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinehaven Road
5.44 mi · 14%
East Broadway Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Clinton Parkway
0.76 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Grand Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Dunton Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonia
00h 27m from Clinton
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Yazoo City?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Bentonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Clinton and 19.9 miles from Yazoo City.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.

Stop Ideas Near Bentonia

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

24 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

87 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 35.82 mi (57.65 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

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

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Yazoo City

#2 Yazoo City

City in Mississippi, United States

Population10,869
Coordinates32.8551300, -90.4056500
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-90.32176, 32.34153)
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Yazoo City. The current time is 12:47:41.

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.