The drive from Pass Christian, MS to Clinton, MS covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, I 20, I 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.9 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.97 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.3 miles from Pass Christian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 178.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 178.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 150.9 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Market Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 178.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip|~7m in|West Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
5
165.7 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|US 49
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49 toward Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jackson
6
169 mi into trip|~3h 33m in|I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
5
178.1 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|East Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pass Christian, MS and Clinton, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Yazoo City.
Jackson
165.7 mi in|~3h 28m|via US 49
Yazoo City
169 mi in|~3h 33m|via I 20; US 49
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
150.9 mi
3h 6m
I 20
9.4 mi
11m
I 10
5.8 mi
6m
Beatline Road
4.3 mi
7m
East Beach Boulevard
4 mi
6m
County Farm Road
1 mi
1m
White Harbor Road
0.5 mi
1m
Clinton Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 150.9 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian, MS and Clinton, MS.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
63 ft·3 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Market Street
3
Turn left onto US 90
4.0 mi·6 min·East Beach Boulevard
4
Turn left onto White Harbor Road
0.5 mi·1 min·White Harbor Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto West Railroad Street
0.2 mi·19 sec·West Railroad Street
6
Turn slight right onto Beatline Road
4.3 mi·7 min·Beatline Road
7
Continue on County Farm Road
1.0 mi·1 min·County Farm Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
5.8 mi·6 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg
11
Continue on US 49
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 49
10 mi·16 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 49
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 49
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
0.7 mi·1 min·US 49
Toward Jackson
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
1.0 mi·1 min·US 49
22
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi·2 min·I 20; I 55; US 49
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
7.8 mi·9 min·I 20; US 49
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward Springridge Road
25
Keep slight right at fork
443 ft·10 sec
26
Turn straight onto Springridge Road
0.3 mi·38 sec·Springridge Road
27
Continue on Clinton Parkway
0.4 mi·46 sec·Clinton Parkway
28
Turn left onto East Main Street
405 ft·19 sec·East Main Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto East Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·East Street
30
Turn right onto East Leake Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East Leake Street
31
Continue on Dunton Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Dunton Road
32
Arrive at destination
Dunton Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.3 miles from Pass Christian, MS, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.9 miles.
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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 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 3h 4m
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 Pass Christian, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pass Christian, MS
This is one driving day of about 178.6 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Pass Christian, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 150.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.3 mi from Pass Christian, MS
· 1h 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 89.3 miles from Pass Christian, 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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 172.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.97 one way
$53.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$29.61
$59.22
premium
$4.56
$32.06
$64.11
diesel
$5.61
$39.43
$78.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.75
$8.57
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.63
$7.14
EV Truck/SUV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Pass Christian, MS
Afternoon
in Pass Christian on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clinton, MS
Afternoon
in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
3h 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 Pass Christian, MS to Clinton, MS covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, I 20, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.3 miles from Pass Christian, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 178.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.7 miles (US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Pass Christian, MS and Clinton, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Yazoo City.
