How far is Richton, MS from Clinton, LA?
The driving distance from Richton, MS to Clinton, LA is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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 Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richton and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton and Clinton.
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Start on Oak Street
21 m · 7 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue
24.3 mi · 34 min · Dogwood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 98 West: Hardy Street, University of Southern Mississippi, Columbia
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Hardy Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hardy Street
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Continue straight
1971 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
65 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the ramp left
1089 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 38
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 38
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Continue on Highway 38
5.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 38
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Continue on State Route 441
3033 ft · 1 min · State Route 441
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Turn straight onto State Route 38
10.5 mi · 19 min · State Route 38
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At the end of the road, turn right
12 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Helena Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richton and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Street
Continue straight
65 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.
Sunny leaving Richton and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richton to Clinton?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Tylertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Richton and 76.2 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richton and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Tylertown
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 Tylertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 127.25 mi (204.79 km).
#1 Richton
City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 31.3493400, -88.9400500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in and the parish seat of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 30.8657400, -91.0156600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-91.01566, 30.86574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.97 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
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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