How far is Columbia, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Columbia, MS to Pearl, MS is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.91 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.75 mi
117.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.75 mi
Kilometers
117.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.91 mi
Kilometers
133.43 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Pearl
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
New Hebron
MS

Town of the United States

From Columbia
41.4 mi
00h 47m
To Pearl
41.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pittman Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Pittman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    660 ft · 23 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    28.2 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    886 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
52.6 mi · 63%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.12 mi
Old Country Club Road
0.01 mi
Pine Park Drive
0.01 mi
Pittman Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

28.2 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hebron
00h 47m from Columbia
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

New Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Columbia and 41.5 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near New Hebron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Hebron, 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 New Hebron.

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

42 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

47 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

68 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 72.75 mi (117.08 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,850
Coordinates31.2518400, -89.8375800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.837459, 31.251918)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Pearl. The current time is 03:01:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.