How far is Pass Christian, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Pass Christian, MS to Clinton, MS is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.62 mi
03h 11m
Flight
153.65 mi
247.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.65 mi
Kilometers
247.28 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.62 mi
Kilometers
287.46 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, May 3, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pass Christian
2026-05-03T04:56
Arrive Clinton
Sun, May 3, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pass Christian
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Pass Christian
89.4 mi
01h 35m
To Clinton
89.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    735 ft · 20 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Beach Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · East Beach Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Harbor Road

    2774 ft · 1 min · White Harbor Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

    991 ft · 20 sec · West Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Beatline Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Beatline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Farm Road

    1 mi · 2 min · County Farm Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Springridge Road

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Springridge Road

    1723 ft · 38 sec · Springridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Clinton Parkway

    1947 ft · 46 sec · Clinton Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    123 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · East Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Leake Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · East Leake Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
139 mi · 78%
I 20 West
7.79 mi · 4%
County Farm Road
7.07 mi · 4%
Beatline Road
4.27 mi · 2%
East Beach Boulevard
3.98 mi · 2%
Jackson
3.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 35m from Pass Christian
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Pass Christian and Mostly Clear near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pass Christian to Clinton?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Pass Christian and 89.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Pass Christian and Mostly Clear near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pass Christian and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 153.65 mi (247.28 km).

Pass Christian

#1 Pass Christian

City in the U.

Population6,500
Coordinates30.3157500, -89.2475400
Altitude4
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: West 2nd Street (-89.247525, 30.315717)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pass Christian and Clinton. The current time is 04:56:19.

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.