How far is Mississippi, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Mississippi, MS to Pearl, MS is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
51.89 mi
01h 16m
Flight
39.69 mi
63.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.69 mi
Kilometers
63.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.89 mi
Kilometers
83.51 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Fri, Sep 25, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Mississippi
Fri, Sep 25, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mississippi
2026-09-25T17:36
Arrive Pearl
Fri, Sep 25, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mississippi
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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Mississippi
26 mi
00h 38m
To Pearl
26 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Matlock Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · Matlock Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Peace Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East Peace Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Fulton Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1284 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1841 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    88 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · 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 Mississippi and Pearl.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Fulton Street
25 mi · 48%
East Peace Street
2.95 mi · 6%
I 20 East
2.82 mi · 5%
Matlock Drive
0.84 mi · 2%
South Pearson Road
0.66 mi · 1%
MS 468
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Fulton Street

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 38m from Mississippi
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Pearl?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Mississippi and 26 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mississippi and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 km).

Mississippi

#1 Mississippi

Located in the southeastern United States, Mississippi is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly blues music, and its significant role in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Population2,966,786
Coordinates32.7504100, -89.7503600
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Mississippi (-89.75036, 32.75041)
End: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m
There is no time difference between Mississippi and Pearl. The current time is 17:36:22.

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.