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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.45 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.41 mi
19.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.97 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Friars Point
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friars Point
2026-04-18T11:59
Arrive Clarksdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Friars Point
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Friars Point
6.7 mi
00h 16m
To Clarksdale
6.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    154 m · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    125 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Sheriff Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    75 m · 8 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friars Point Road

    11.8 mi · 29 min · Friars Point Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Delta Avenue

    1375 ft · 43 sec · Delta Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    764 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Issaquena Avenue

    1713 ft · 1 min · Issaquena Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Edwards Alley

    48 m · 12 sec · Edwards Alley

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friars Point and Clarksdale.

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Friars Point Road
11.8 mi · 88%
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.64 mi · 5%
Issaquena Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Delta Avenue
0.26 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.14 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
00h 16m from Friars Point
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
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).

Friars Point

#1 Friars Point

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population990
Coordinates34.3708800, -90.6383400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Clarksdale

#2 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Friars Point (-90.63834, 34.37088)
End: Clarksdale (-90.57093, 34.20011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Friars Point and Clarksdale. The current time is 11:59:06.

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.