How far is Ripley, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Ripley, MS to Clinton, MS is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
225.22 mi
03h 43m
Flight
182.93 mi
294.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.93 mi
Kilometers
294.4 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.22 mi
Kilometers
362.46 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-04-17T01:17
Arrive Clinton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Ripley
109.7 mi
01h 51m
To Clinton
115.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    139 m · 22 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto City Avenue South

    20.1 mi · 30 min · City Avenue South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford

    1249 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    30.1 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30

    44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

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

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard

    931 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street

  22. 22

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

    138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
143 mi · 64%
City Avenue South
20.1 mi · 9%
I 220 South
9.04 mi · 4%
Mississippi Highway 30
8.65 mi · 4%
Clinton Boulevard
4.01 mi · 2%
I-22 West
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
01h 51m from Ripley
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ripley and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Clinton?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Ripley and 115.5 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ripley and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 182.93 mi (294.4 km).

Ripley

#1 Ripley

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates34.7298200, -88.9506200
Altitude152
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 Walnut Street (-88.950622, 34.729667)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.21
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.11 $60.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.63 $36.77 $73.54
Diesel $5.42 $43.05 $86.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ripley and Clinton. The current time is 01:17:04.

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.