How far is Jackson, MS from Pearl River, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Pearl River, MS is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Pearl River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Pearl River.
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Start on East Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Lamar Street
115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street
1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
13.1 mi · 16 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
31.5 mi · 36 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit slight right
1931 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
25 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto North Oswald Road
1635 ft · 1 min · North Oswald Road
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Continue on Black Jack Road
630 ft · 30 sec · Black Jack Road
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Turn right onto High School Circle
18 m · 3 sec · High School Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High School Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Pearl River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Jackson and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Pearl River?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Jackson and 36.7 miles from Pearl River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jackson and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lena.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 65.03 mi (104.65 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearl River
Pearl River is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7834700, -89.2278400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl River (-89.22784, 32.78347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.73 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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