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Trip from Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

89.9 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Clinton, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS covers 89.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.58 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 miles from Holly Springs, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 89.9 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.
John Dunaway Road 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 Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Dunaway Road
Ranch Road
Elliot Street
Jefferson Street
Thomas E Jolly Drive
MS 27
the route
I 55 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: John Dunaway Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs, MS and Clinton, MS.

1

Start on Holly Springs Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
2

Turn right onto John Dunaway Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road
4

Turn sharp left

18 mi · 31 min
5

Turn left onto Elliot Street

344 ft · 22 sec · Elliot Street
6

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

95 ft · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
7

Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive
8

Turn slight right onto MS 27

226 ft · 9 sec · MS 27
9

Turn straight

36 mi · 48 min
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

161 ft · 3 sec · the route
11

Exit the roundabout

2.6 mi · 3 min
12

Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 55 North, US 51 North
13

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min
14

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 14 sec
15

Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
17

Merge slight right

7.5 mi · 9 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Springridge Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Springridge Road
19

Keep slight right

443 ft · 11 sec
20

Turn straight onto Springridge Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Springridge Road
21

Continue on Clinton Parkway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Clinton Parkway
22

Turn left onto East Main Street

404 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
23

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Street
24

Turn right onto East Leake Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Leake Street
25

Continue on Dunton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dunton 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 miles from Holly Springs, MS, or about 53m 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 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 53m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Holly Springs, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Holly Springs, MS

This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Holly Springs, 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 mi from Holly Springs, MS · 53m into the drive

town and county seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monticello, MS

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

Monticello, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monticello, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Holly Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clinton, MS

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.58 one way

$27.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.90 $29.81
premium $4.56 $16.14 $32.27
diesel $5.61 $19.85 $39.70

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: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.44 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.59 $5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Holly Springs, MS

Afternoon in Holly Springs on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, MS

Afternoon in Clinton on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 47m 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 Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS covers 89.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Dunaway Road, Ranch Road, Elliot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 miles from Holly Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.58 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 Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holly Springs, MS to Clinton, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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