How far is Hernando, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Hernando, MS to Pearl, MS is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 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
189.62 mi
02h 45m
Flight
176.33 mi
283.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.33 mi
Kilometers
283.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.62 mi
Kilometers
305.16 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Hernando
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hernando
2026-04-22T20:07
Arrive Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM 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 Hernando
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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hernando
94.8 mi
01h 22m
To Pearl
94.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Hernando and Pearl.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    184 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    88 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Commerce Street
185 mi · 98%
I 20 East
2.82 mi · 1%
South Pearson Road
0.66 mi
MS 468
0.26 mi
Old Brandon Road
0.24 mi
Old Country Club Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Commerce Street

Merge slight left

184 mi · 03h 19m

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
+13.3 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 22m from Hernando
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hernando 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 Hernando to Pearl?

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Hernando and 94.8 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hernando and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 176.33 mi (283.77 km).

Hernando

#1 Hernando

City in Mississippi

Population16,854
Coordinates34.8239900, -89.9937000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: US 51 (-89.994131, 34.823985)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.33 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.67
13.38 gal · 50.66 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.34 $50.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.49 $56.99
Premium $4.63 $30.94 $61.88
Diesel $5.42 $36.23 $72.45

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 Hernando and Pearl. The current time is 20:07:23.

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.