Origin
Byram, MS
Afternoon in Byram on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, MS to Clinton, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, MS
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Clinton, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Byram, MS to Clinton, MS covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, I 55, South Siwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 17.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92C
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Leake Street
Turn right onto East Leake Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Byram, MS to Clinton, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Yazoo City along the way.
Yazoo City
7.6 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| I 55 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Springridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dunton Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Leake Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 7.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on South Siwell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
3
Merge onto I 55; US 51
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 55; US 51
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 92C
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
7
Merge onto I 20; US 49
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20; US 49
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Springridge Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
443 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto Springridge Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Springridge Road
11
Continue on Clinton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Clinton Parkway
12
Turn left onto East Main Street
405 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Street
14
Turn right onto East Leake Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Leake Street
15
Continue on Dunton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunton Road
16
Arrive at destination
Dunton Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Clinton, MS
Afternoon in Clinton on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Byram, MS to Clinton, MS covers 17.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 55, South Siwell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Byram, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Byram, MS to Clinton, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Yazoo City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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