How far is Pearl, MS from Clinton, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Clinton, MS is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Clinton.
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Start on Old Country Club Road
24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive
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Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
1466 ft · 44 sec · Old Brandon Road
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Turn left onto South Pearson Road
2560 ft · 52 sec · South Pearson Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 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 Pearl and Clinton.
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.
I 20 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
7.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pearl and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Clinton?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Pearl and 7.4 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pearl and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 12 mi (19.32 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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