Origin
Clinton, MS
Morning in Clinton on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, MS to Byram, 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
17.6 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Byram, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, MS to Byram, MS covers 17.6 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 7.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.6 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 17.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 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 15 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 7.4 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 0.4 miles in near East Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 17.6 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 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| I 55 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springridge Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Parkway | 0.4 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
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Byram, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 55; US 51
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Byram
14
Turn left onto South Siwell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
15
Arrive at destination
South Siwell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Byram, MS
Morning in Byram on Friday
Local time
10:47 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
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 Clinton, MS to Byram, MS covers 17.6 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 8.8 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 $2.66 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 17.6 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 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Clinton, MS to Byram, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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