Origin
Clarksdale, MS
Afternoon in Clarksdale on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksdale, MS to Pullen, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Pullen, MS
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Trip Overview
This short 9-mile drive from Clarksdale to Pullen, Mississippi, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 17 minutes, making it perfect as a day trip. You'll primarily be on US 61 and South State Street, with a portion on Bramlett-Davenport Road. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous journey. Since it's so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible schedule and plenty of time to explore your destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| South State Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bramlett-Davenport Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bobo - New Africa Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Issaquena Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale, MS and Pullen, MS.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
Issaquena Avenue
3
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
4th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Riverside Avenue
5
Continue on Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
6
Turn right onto MS 161; MS 322
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
7
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 61; US 278
8
Turn right onto Bobo - New Africa Road
450 ft
·
20 sec
·
Bobo - New Africa Road
9
Turn right onto Bramlett-Davenport Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bramlett-Davenport Road
10
Arrive at destination
Bramlett-Davenport Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Issaquena Avenue
Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Riverside Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
Turn right onto MS 161; MS 322 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 61; US 278
Turn right onto US 61; US 278
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Pullen, MS
Afternoon in Pullen on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
13 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' meaning you'll encounter different types of roads. Approximately 48% of the route involves highway driving, interspersed with local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 4.3 miles, likely on US 61. This suggests a journey that transitions between potentially faster-paced highway sections and more local, perhaps slower, segments as you navigate through Mississippi. Expect the road conditions to vary, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a singular road type for the entire 9 miles.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Issaquena Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Issaquena Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Riverside Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Issaquena Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Riverside Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pullen, MS before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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