How far is Long Beach, MS from Clinton, MS?
The driving distance from Long Beach, MS to Clinton, MS is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Clinton.
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Start on West Railroad Street
45 m · 9 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Canal Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Springridge Road
2106 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Springridge Road
1723 ft · 38 sec · Springridge Road
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Continue on Clinton Parkway
1947 ft · 46 sec · Clinton Parkway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
123 m · 20 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
583 ft · 28 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto East Leake Street
880 ft · 39 sec · East Leake Street
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Continue on Dunton Road
1431 ft · 1 min · 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 Long Beach and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 49 North
Continue straight
65.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Clinton?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Long Beach and 88.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Long Beach and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Sumrall
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 Sumrall.
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Laurel station
Brookhaven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 153.89 mi (247.66 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 16,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.3504800, -89.1528200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.24 | $52.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
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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