How far is Indianola, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Indianola, MS to Pearl, MS is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.82 mi
01h 42m
Flight
86.76 mi
139.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.82 mi
Kilometers
160.65 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 PM CST
Return by in Indianola
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianola
2026-11-06T20:18
Arrive Pearl
Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianola
9:30 PM CST
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
Yazoo City
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Indianola
49.1 mi
00h 51m
To Pearl
50.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alexander Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Alexander Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westside Avenue

    1360 ft · 49 sec · Westside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    45.4 mi · 54 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East

    1323 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2842 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1811 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    154 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianola 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Drive
45.4 mi · 45%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
43.3 mi · 43%
US 80 East
5.99 mi · 6%
2nd Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Drive

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

45.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yazoo City
00h 51m from Indianola
Leave By
3:04 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Indianola and Patchy Fog near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Yazoo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Indianola and 50.7 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indianola and Patchy Fog near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Yazoo City

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

1 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

74 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Greenwood

77 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianola and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.63 km).

Indianola

#1 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee Street (-90.655108, 33.450892)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.13
Round trip
$26.27
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $13.13 $26.27
Mid-grade $4.21 $14.83 $29.66
Premium $4.61 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.80 $20.41 $40.82

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianola and Pearl. The current time is 20:18:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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