Origin
Kosciusko, MS
Morning in Kosciusko on Thursday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
86.1 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kosciusko, MS
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Clinton, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 12, East Mulberry Street, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.00 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.
Midpoint
43 miles from Kosciusko, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 86.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 12 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 Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 12 | — | — |
| East Mulberry Street | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| I 220 South | — | — |
| Capitol Street | — | — |
| Clinton Boulevard | — | — |
| Oakwood Drive | — | — |
| Hester Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 12
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
3
Continue on Mississippi State Highway 12
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Mississippi State Highway 12
4
Continue on East Mulberry Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Mulberry Street
5
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Street
6
Turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
55 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 220 South: West Jackson
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 220 South: West Jackson
10
Continue straight
8.7 mi
·
9 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Capitol Street, Clinton Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Clinton Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakwood Drive
14
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hester Street
15
Turn left onto East Leake Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Leake Street
16
Turn right onto Hester Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hester Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road
453 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dunton Road
18
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 43 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 46m 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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kosciusko, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kosciusko, MS
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Kosciusko, 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 43 mi from Kosciusko, MS · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Kosciusko, 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
$13.00 one way
$26.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Clinton, MS
Morning in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Canton, MS
43 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 32m 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 Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 12, East Mulberry Street, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 miles from Kosciusko, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.00 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 Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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