Clarksdale to Clearwater: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.6 miles 1013.3 km · straight line
755.6 miles estimated 1216 km · driving distance
15h 12min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Clearwater?

The distance from Clarksdale to Clearwater is 629.6 miles (1013.3 km) as the crow flies. Clearwater is located SE of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.6 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi and Clearwater in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksdale and Clearwater. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clarksdale to Clearwater

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 12min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 14min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 46min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Clearwater

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m elevation
Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients