How far is Senatobia, MS from Clinton, MS?

The driving distance from Senatobia, MS to Clinton, MS is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.57 mi
02h 37m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.2 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.57 mi
Kilometers
280.95 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Senatobia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Senatobia
2026-04-15T18:55
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Senatobia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vaiden
MS

Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Senatobia
87.8 mi
01h 18m
To Clinton
86.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

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

    1849 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard

    931 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street

  14. 14

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

    138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
161 mi · 92%
I 220 South
9.04 mi · 5%
Clinton Boulevard
4.01 mi · 2%
Oakwood Drive
0.46 mi
Hester Street
0.21 mi
Capitol Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 18m from Senatobia
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Senatobia and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Senatobia and 86.7 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM 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 Mostly Cloudy around Senatobia and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Vaiden

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Senatobia and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.2 km).

Senatobia

#1 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
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: South Panola Street (-89.968558, 34.617599)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
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.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Senatobia and Clinton. The current time is 18:55:46.

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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.