Origin
Ridgeland, MS
Morning in Ridgeland on Monday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
144.6 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgeland, MS
大 董
Clarksdale, MS
Martin Ferreira
Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 144.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Jackson Street, Sunnybrook Road, Old Agency Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.11 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
72.3 miles from Ridgeland, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 144.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Jackson Street 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 Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunnybrook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Agency Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yazoo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carrollton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Desoto Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Jackson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland, MS and Clarksdale, MS.
1
Start on Old Town Crossing
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Town Crossing
2
Turn left onto West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Jackson Street
3
Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
4
Continue on Old Agency Road
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Agency Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
8
Turn left onto MS 17
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 17
9
Continue on Yazoo Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yazoo Street
10
Turn slight right
203 ft
·
4 sec
11
Continue straight
292 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn right onto Carrollton Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Carrollton Street
13
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
14
Take the ramp slight right
4.6 mi
·
7 min
15
Continue straight
37 mi
·
54 min
16
Continue straight
14 mi
·
20 min
17
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue on Desoto Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Desoto Avenue
19
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
4th Street
20
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
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 72.3 miles from Ridgeland, MS, or about 1h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksdale, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland, MS
This is one driving day of about 144.6 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgeland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.3 mi from Ridgeland, MS · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Ridgeland, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksdale, MS
The final approach into Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.11 one way
$44.21 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.13 | $64.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.65 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morning in Clarksdale on Monday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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
3h 22m 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 Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS covers 144.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Jackson Street, Sunnybrook Road, Old Agency Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.3 miles from Ridgeland, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.11 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.
The drive from Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS is easy. At 3h 22m 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 Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgeland, MS to Clarksdale, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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