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Trip from Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

103.2 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

Downtown Louisville, MS, MS

Louisville, MS

Arian Fernandez

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

Clinton, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS covers 103.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS-14, Old Canton Road, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.59 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

51.6 miles from Louisville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 103.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS-14 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 Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS-14
Old Canton Road
North State Street
East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Bullard Street
West Capitol Street
Clinton Boulevard
Oakwood Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: MS-14 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MS-14/West Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · MS-14/West Main Street
2

Turn left

91 mi · 1 hr 44 min
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
4

Turn straight onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · North State Street
5

Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
6

Continue on Bullard Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
7

Turn straight onto West Capitol Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Capitol Street
8

Continue on Clinton Boulevard

4.0 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard
9

Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oakwood Drive
10

Turn right onto Hester Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hester Street
11

Turn left onto East Leake Street

312 ft · 14 sec · East Leake Street
12

Turn right onto Hester Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Hester Street
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road

453 ft · 20 sec · Dunton Road
14

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 51.6 miles from Louisville, MS, or about 55m 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 23 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.6 miles or 55m 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 Louisville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Louisville, MS

This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Louisville, 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 51.6 mi from Louisville, MS · 55m into the drive

city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MS

52 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

Carthage, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Louisville, 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

$15.59 one way

$31.17 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.11 $34.22
premium $4.56 $18.52 $37.05
diesel $5.61 $22.79 $45.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
EV Truck/SUV 41.3 0 $14.45 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Louisville, MS

Evening in Louisville on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, MS

Evening in Clinton on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Canton, MS

52 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

24 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 51m 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 Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS covers 103.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS-14, Old Canton Road, North State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Louisville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.59 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 Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Louisville, MS to Clinton, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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