How far is Corinth, MS from Clinton, MS?
The driving distance from Corinth, MS to Clinton, MS is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corinth and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth and Clinton.
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Start on the route
136 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North Fillmore Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto South Tate Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Tate Street
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2394 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
28.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78:west: Memphis
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
1828 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Merge left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
931 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hester Street
543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street
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Turn left onto East Leake Street
95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street
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Turn right onto Hester Street
590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road
138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corinth and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Corinth and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corinth to Clinton?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Coffeeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Corinth and 110.7 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corinth and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Coffeeville
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 Coffeeville.
Greenwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corinth and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 206.89 mi (332.95 km).
#1 Corinth
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.9342500, -88.5222700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.30 | $64.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
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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