Origin
Pullen, MS
Afternoon in Pullen on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pullen, MS to Clarksdale, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pullen, MS
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Clarksdale, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pullen, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, MS 161, Bramlett-Davenport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| MS 161 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bramlett-Davenport Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bobo - New Africa Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Issaquena Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edwards Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullen, MS and Clarksdale, MS.
1
Start on Bramlett-Davenport Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bramlett-Davenport Road
2
Turn left onto Bobo - New Africa Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bobo - New Africa Road
3
Turn left onto US 61; US 278
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 61; US 278
4
Turn left onto MS 161
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 161
5
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
6
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
4th Street
7
Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
Issaquena Avenue
8
Turn right onto Edwards Alley
158 ft
·
11 sec
·
Edwards Alley
9
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Pullen, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Bobo - New Africa Road
Turn left onto Bobo - New Africa Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 61; US 278
Turn left onto US 61; US 278
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MS 161
Turn left onto MS 161
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Issaquena Avenue
Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Edwards Alley
Turn right onto Edwards Alley
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Clarksdale, MS
Afternoon in Clarksdale on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 18m highway drive covering 9 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and MS 161. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.3 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and MS 161. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Bobo - New Africa Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Bobo - New Africa Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 61; US 278): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MS 161): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
174 ft
161 ft
Total Climb
15 ft
Total Descent
4 ft
Highest Point
174 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pullen, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, MS 161, Bramlett-Davenport Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Pullen, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Bobo - New Africa Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 61; US 278): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MS 161): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pullen, MS to Clarksdale, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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