How far is Clarksdale, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Clarksdale, MS to Pearl, MS is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.32 mi
02h 45m
Flight
135.43 mi
217.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.43 mi
Kilometers
217.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.32 mi
Kilometers
254.79 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksdale
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Isola
MS

Town of the United States

From Clarksdale
80 mi
01h 22m
To Pearl
78.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksdale and Pearl.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksdale and Pearl.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Issaquena Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · Issaquena Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1821 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    43.9 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East

    1323 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2842 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1811 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    154 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksdale and Pearl.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 29%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
43.3 mi · 27%
US 80 East
5.99 mi · 4%
South State Street
2.06 mi · 1%
East Peeler Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

46.2 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isola
01h 22m from Clarksdale
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarksdale and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksdale to Pearl?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Isola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Clarksdale and 78.4 miles from Pearl.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarksdale and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Isola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isola.

RAIL

Greenwood

48 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

49 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

108 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

113 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksdale and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 135.43 mi (217.96 km).

Clarksdale

#1 Clarksdale

City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population14,470
Coordinates34.2001100, -90.5709300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.570939, 34.200128)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.17
Round trip
$42.34
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.17 $42.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.81 $47.62
Premium $4.63 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.42 $30.27 $60.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksdale and Pearl. The current time is 23:44:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.