Origin
Clinton, MS
Evening in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Leake Street, East Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Clinton, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 90.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Leake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Leake Street | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Clinton Parkway | — | — |
| Springridge Road | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| US 51 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Leake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MS and Holly Springs, 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
·
31 sec
·
East Street
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
367 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 slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge slight left
7.4 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 55 South
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 55 South
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 South
12
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
21 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
14
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
36 mi
·
48 min
17
Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Thomas E Jolly Drive
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jefferson Street
19
Turn right onto Elliot Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elliot Street
20
Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
21
Continue on Robin Wood Road
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Robin Wood Road
22
Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
23
Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
John Dunaway Road
24
Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
John Dunaway Road
25
Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holly Springs Road
26
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Clinton, MS, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holly Springs, 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 90.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Clinton, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from Clinton, MS · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Clinton, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Holly Springs, MS
The final approach into Holly Springs, 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 Holly Springs, 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
$13.67 one way
$27.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.00 | $30.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.24 | $32.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Holly Springs, MS
Evening in Holly Springs on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Monticello, MS
45 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
25 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 16m 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 Holly Springs, MS covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Leake Street, East Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $13.67 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.
The drive from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, MS to Holly Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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