Origin
Clarksdale, MS
Morning in Clarksdale on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksdale, MS to Ridgeland, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
144.3 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksdale, MS
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Ridgeland, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksdale, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 144.3 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49E, I 55, MS 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on US 49E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.1 miles from Clarksdale, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 144.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 49E and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 miles on US 49E.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49E is the longest continuous segment at about 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49E and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 49E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92 miles (MS 17 / Yazoo Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 49E
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
92 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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MS 17 / Yazoo Street
Turn right onto MS 17 / Yazoo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
143 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward Ridgeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ridgeland
4
143.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
|
Old Agency Road
Turn left onto Old Agency Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49E | 64.9 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 55 | 37.6 mi | 40m |
| MS 17 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| MS 12 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| US 49 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| MS 322 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Yazoo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49E
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale, MS and Ridgeland, MS.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Desoto Avenue
4
Continue on MS 322
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
MS 322
5
Continue on US 49
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 49
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49E
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
US 49E
7
Take the exit onto US 49E
24 mi
·
35 min
·
US 49E
8
Continue on MS 12
11 mi
·
16 min
·
MS 12
9
Turn slight right onto MS 12; MS 17
489 ft
·
8 sec
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MS 12; MS 17
10
Turn right onto MS 17
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yazoo Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on MS 17
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MS 17
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
13
Merge onto I 55
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 55
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Ridgeland
15
Continue on I-55 South Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-55 South Frontage Road
16
Turn left onto Old Agency Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Agency Road
17
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
18
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jackson Street
19
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
41 ft
·
1 sec
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Old Town Crossing
20
Arrive at destination
Old Town Crossing
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 72.1 miles from Clarksdale, MS, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgeland, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale, MS
This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksdale, 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 US 49E for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Clarksdale, MS · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Clarksdale, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49E if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Ridgeland, MS
The final approach into Ridgeland, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ridgeland, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.79 one way
$43.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Ridgeland, MS
Morning in Ridgeland on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
3h 22m 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 Clarksdale, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 144.3 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49E, I 55, MS 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 miles from Clarksdale, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.79 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 49E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92 miles (MS 17 / Yazoo Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksdale, MS to Ridgeland, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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