Origin
Clinton, MS
Late night in Clinton on Friday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, MS to Brookhaven, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, MS
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Brookhaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, MS to Brookhaven, MS covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 20, Union St Extended Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 61.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.9 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 21 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 48.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43A-B
Toward I 55 South
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 48.9 mi | 52m |
| I 20 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Springridge Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MS 550 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 48.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Brookhaven, MS.
1
Start on Dunton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunton Road
2
Continue on East Leake Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Leake Street
3
Turn left onto East Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Street
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
366 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto Clinton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clinton Parkway
6
Continue on Springridge Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Springridge Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge onto I 20
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 20
9
Take the exit
302 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 43A-B
Toward I 55 South
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 55 South
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 South
12
Merge onto I 55; US 51
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55; US 51
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
452 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest
16
Continue on Union St Extended Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
17
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
18
Turn left onto MS 550
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MS 550
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
20
Turn left onto MS 550
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Monticello Street
21
Arrive at destination
MS 184
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Clinton, MS · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Clinton, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, MS
The final approach into Brookhaven, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Brookhaven, MS
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 Brookhaven, MS covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 20, Union St Extended Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $9.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Clinton, MS to Brookhaven, 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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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