How far is Kosciusko, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
86.07 mi
01h 32m
Flight
65.29 mi
105.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.29 mi
Kilometers
105.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.07 mi
Kilometers
138.51 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T02:46
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Kosciusko
43.6 mi
00h 46m
To Clinton
42.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2417 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Mississippi State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on East Mulberry Street

    2187 ft · 39 sec · East Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard

    931 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road

    138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
52.6 mi · 61%
Mississippi State Highway 12
14.5 mi · 17%
I 220 South
9.04 mi · 10%
Clinton Boulevard
4.01 mi · 5%
East Jefferson Street
2.27 mi · 3%
Oakwood Drive
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Jackson Street

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
00h 46m from Kosciusko
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko to Clinton?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Kosciusko and 42.4 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.08 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

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

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kosciusko and Clinton. The current time is 02:46:45.

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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.