The drive from Booneville, MS to Clinton, MS covers 243.1 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 7, Pontotoc Parkway West, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143.9 miles on MS 7.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.6 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 243.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 243.1 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and Pontotoc Parkway West. The longest continuous stretch is about 143.9 miles on MS 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 143.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and Pontotoc Parkway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near MS 30.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 243.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|MS 30
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30 toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Alb...
6
37.3 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76--
Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
5
37.7 mi into trip|~46m in|MS 9
Turn left onto MS 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
47.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, Universi...
6
243.1 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|Dunton Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Booneville, MS and Clinton, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.
Pontotoc
37.3 mi in|~45m
University Of Mississippi
47.5 mi in|~58m
Water Valley
79.1 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 7
143.9 mi
2h 38m
Pontotoc Parkway West
29.8 mi
34m
US 45
18.4 mi
21m
MS 9
9.8 mi
11m
I 22
8.9 mi
9m
I 220
8.7 mi
9m
MS 30
6.8 mi
8m
I 55
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
MS 7
— 143.9 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
28 ft·6 sec·Washington Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
2.5 mi·4 min·North 2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·45 sec
4
Turn straight onto MS 30
0.4 mi·31 sec·MS 30
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30
6.4 mi·8 min·MS 30
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6
Continue on US 45
18 mi·21 min·US 45
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 78:west: Memphis
8
Merge onto I 22; US 78
8.9 mi·9 min·I 22; US 78
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 76--Toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
10
Turn slight left
131 ft·10 sec
11
Turn left onto MS 9
9.8 mi·11 min·MS 9
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of MississippiUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
5.4 mi·6 min·Pontotoc Parkway West
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; MS 6
24 mi·28 min·Pontotoc Parkway West
15
Continue on MS 6; US 278
0.5 mi·35 sec·MS 6; US 278
16
Continue on US 278; MS 6
1.0 mi·1 min·US 278; MS 6
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
18
Keep slight left at fork
171 ft·7 sec
19
Merge onto MS 7
6.5 mi·8 min·MS 7
20
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft·1 sec·MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
21
Continue on MS 7
36 mi·41 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
22
Take the exit onto MS 7
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·MS 7
23
Continue on I 55
5.9 mi·6 min·I 55
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 220 South: West Jackson
25
Continue on I 220
8.7 mi·9 min·I 220
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
4.0 mi·7 min·Clinton Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Oakwood Drive
29
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hester Street
30
Turn left onto East Leake Street
310 ft·14 sec·East Leake Street
31
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hester Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
452 ft·19 sec·Dunton Road
33
Arrive at destination
Dunton Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.6 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.6 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Booneville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 243.1 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Booneville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 7 for about 143.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.6 mi from Booneville, MS
· 2h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 25.2
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 234.8
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 33.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.9
0
$25.53
$11.67
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
EV Truck/SUV
97.2
1
$34.03
$15.56
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Booneville, MS
Afternoon
in Booneville on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton, MS
Afternoon
in Clinton on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Oxford, MS
122 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Booneville, MS to Clinton, MS covers 243.1 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 7, Pontotoc Parkway West, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.6 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 243.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (MS 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Booneville, MS and Clinton, MS, road signs point toward Pontotoc, University Of Mississippi and Water Valley.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
