Origin
Friars Point, MS
Afternoon in Friars Point on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friars Point, MS to Clarksdale, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friars Point, MS
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Clarksdale, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friars Point, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 13.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Friars Point Road, Sheriff Ridge Avenue, Issaquena Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Friars Point Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Friars Point Road | 11.8 mi | 28m |
| Sheriff Ridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Issaquena Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Delta Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Friars Point Road
— 11.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point, MS and Clarksdale, MS.
1
Start on 3rd Street
506 ft
·
27 sec
·
3rd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Street
5
Turn right onto Friars Point Road
12 mi
·
28 min
·
Friars Point Road
6
Continue on Delta Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Delta Avenue
7
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Street
8
Turn right onto Issaquena Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Issaquena Avenue
9
Turn left onto Edwards Alley
158 ft
·
11 sec
·
Edwards Alley
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
Navigation decision point
5
13 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Issaquena Avenue
Turn right onto Issaquena Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Edwards Alley
Turn left onto Edwards Alley
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Clarksdale, MS
Afternoon in Clarksdale on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
21 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
33m 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?
13.4 mi in 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Friars Point Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.
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 33m 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: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Friars Point Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksdale, 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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