How far is Madison, MS from Pearl, MS?
The driving distance from Madison, MS to Pearl, MS is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Pearl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Pearl.
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Start on Depot Drive
11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1177 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto United States Highway 51
4.4 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 51
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Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road
1575 ft · 29 sec · I-55 Frontage Road
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Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road
135 m · 8 sec · I- 55 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl
1398 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Pearson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road
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Turn straight
88 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road
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Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive
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Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Pearl.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I- 55 North Frontage Road
Merge slight left
8.17 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Pearl?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Madison and 10 miles from Pearl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Pearl.
Stop Ideas Near Flowood
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 Flowood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,701 |
| Coordinates | 32.4618100, -90.1153600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
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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