The drive from Clinton, MS to Batesville, MS covers 154.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 220, Clinton Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.8 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.29 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
77.1 miles from Clinton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 154.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 154.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 220. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.8 miles on I 55.
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 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 137.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 220. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hester Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Leake Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hester Street
Turn right onto Hester Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Leake Street
Turn left onto East Leake Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 North
5
152.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
5
152.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
137.8 mi
2h 27m
I 220
8.7 mi
9m
Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi
6m
US 278
1.6 mi
2m
East Leake Street
0.5 mi
2m
West Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Hester Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Capitol Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 137.8 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Batesville, MS.
1
Start on Dunton Road
452 ft·22 sec·Dunton Road
2
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Hester Street
3
Turn left onto East Leake Street
310 ft·13 sec·East Leake Street
4
Continue on East Leake Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Leake Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeview Drive
0.3 mi·43 sec·West Lakeview Drive
6
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
3.8 mi·6 min·Clinton Boulevard
7
Continue on West Capitol Street
489 ft·9 sec·West Capitol Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
9
Merge onto I 220; US 49
8.7 mi·9 min·I 220; US 49
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 North
11
Merge onto I 55
138 mi·2 hr 27 min·I 55
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
13
Keep slight left at fork
271 ft·8 sec
14
Merge onto US 278; MS 6
1.6 mi·2 min·US 278; MS 6
15
Turn right onto US 51; MS 35
49 ft·0 sec·US 51; MS 35
16
Arrive at destination
US 51; MS 35
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.1 miles from Clinton, MS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.8 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, MS
This is one driving day of about 154.2 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Clinton, 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 I 55 for about 137.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.1 mi from Clinton, MS
· 1h 29m 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.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
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...
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 138.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.29 one way
$46.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.56
$51.13
premium
$4.56
$27.68
$55.35
diesel
$5.61
$34.05
$68.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Winona, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.3
0
$16.19
$7.40
Efficient EV
38.6
0
$13.49
$6.17
EV Truck/SUV
61.7
0
$21.59
$9.87
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton, MS
Late night
in Clinton on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Batesville, MS
Late night
in Batesville on Friday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Canton, MS
77 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m 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 Clinton, MS to Batesville, MS covers 154.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 220, Clinton Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Clinton, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.29 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 154.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Leake Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Clinton, MS to Batesville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
