How far is Gautier, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Gautier, MS to Pearl, MS is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
180.53 mi
02h 57m
Flight
158.37 mi
254.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.37 mi
Kilometers
254.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.53 mi
Kilometers
290.54 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Gautier
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gautier
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gautier
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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Gautier
88.7 mi
01h 28m
To Pearl
91.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Street

    892 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
124 mi · 69%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 11%
Gautier Vancleave Road
17.1 mi · 9%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi
MS 15
0.42 mi
I 110
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

66.5 mi · 01h 21m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 28m from Gautier
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gautier 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 Gautier to Pearl?

The road trip is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Gautier and 91.8 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gautier and Mostly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gautier and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 158.37 mi (254.87 km).

Gautier

#1 Gautier

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA

Population18,379
Coordinates30.3857500, -88.6116900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.611678, 30.386016)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $24.12
Round trip
$48.25
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.12 $48.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.13 $54.26
Premium $4.63 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.42 $34.49 $68.99

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 Gautier and Pearl. The current time is 04:12:16.

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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.