Roma Italian Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Clinton, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16014884850
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
215.7 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, MS
大 董
Clinton, MS
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The drive from Greenwood, MS to Clinton, MS covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 178 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.8 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.8 miles from Greenwood, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 215.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 215.7 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.8 miles on MS 25.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dorsey Evergreen Road.
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 215.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (Dorsey Evergreen Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (MS 178): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (MS 6): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MS 178
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MS 6
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 136.8 mi | 2h 38m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| MS 178 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Clinton Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| East Woodrow Wilson Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Dorsey Evergreen Road | 2.9 mi | 11m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, MS and Clinton, MS.
Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road
Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
Turn left onto MS 178
Turn left onto MS 6
Merge onto US 45; MS 6
Continue on US 45; MS 6
Continue on US 45; US 278
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Continue on US 45 ALT
Take the exit onto MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25
Continue on MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25
At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
Turn straight onto US 51
Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Continue on Bullard Street
Turn straight onto West Capitol Street
Continue on Clinton Boulevard
Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
Turn right onto Hester Street
Turn left onto East Leake Street
Turn right onto Hester Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dunton Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 47 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.8 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenwood, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Greenwood, MS
This is one driving day of about 215.7 miles and 4h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.8 mi from Greenwood, MS · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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.
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Greenwood, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Clinton, Mississippi
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16014884850
Chicken Salad Chick
Flowood, Mississippi
Five Guys
Flowood, Mississippi
Top Coffee Stop
Tupelo, Mississippi
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+16623468800
Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo
Tupelo, Mississippi
Lost + Found Coffee Company
Tupelo, Mississippi
Near the end, right off the route
Clinton, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16014884850
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Flowood, Mississippi
Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm
+17692577092
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Flowood, Mississippi
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+16019191995
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Clinton, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16019240005
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Flowood, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16019924550
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+16626178058
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+16623236094
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm
+16627653844
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+16623468800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+16623500215
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16622693675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm
+16622683139
Later in the drive, short detour
Carthage, Mississippi
Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm
+17692846050
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–5 pm
+16622688413
Around the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+16017453504
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+16625469555
Near the start, short detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
West Point, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Tupelo, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Flowood, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+16019924440
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mississippi State, Mississippi
Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm
+16623257529
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Louisville, Mississippi
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+16627738323
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jackson, Mississippi
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+17692083008
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 9 am–6 pm
+16623232766
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+16622687601
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Starkville, Mississippi
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16623236674
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Jackson, Mississippi
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+16019873923
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
National Battlefield
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$32.58 one way
$65.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.72 | $77.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.62 | $95.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Starkville, Mississippi
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
West Point, Mississippi
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.35 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
8:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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