How far is Friars Point, MS from Clarksdale, MS?
The driving distance from Friars Point, MS to Clarksdale, MS is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friars Point and Clarksdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point and Clarksdale.
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Start on 3rd Street
154 m · 28 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
125 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
75 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Friars Point Road
11.8 mi · 29 min · Friars Point Road
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Continue on Delta Avenue
1375 ft · 43 sec · Delta Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
764 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Issaquena Avenue
1713 ft · 1 min · Issaquena Avenue
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Turn left onto Edwards Alley
48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friars Point and Clarksdale.
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.
Friars Point Road
Turn right onto Friars Point Road
11.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Friars Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friars Point to Clarksdale?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Friars Point and 6.7 miles from Clarksdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Friars Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lyon
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 Lyon.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friars Point and Clarksdale. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.97 km).
#1 Friars Point
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3708800, -90.6383400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksdale
City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.2001100, -90.5709300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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