How far is Morrilton, AR from Perdido Key, FL?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Perdido Key, FL is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 455.7 miles (733.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
555.15 mi
11h 16m
Flight
455.72 mi
733.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
455.72 mi
Kilometers
733.41 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
555.15 mi
Kilometers
893.42 km
Drive Time
11h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perdido Key
Mon, Aug 17, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Tue, Aug 18, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-08-17T12:09
Arrive Perdido Key
Mon, Aug 17, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:16 PM to 6:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bentonia
MS

Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Morrilton
277.7 mi
05h 38m
To Perdido Key
277.4 mi
05h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
102°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Perdido Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
96°F
Monday
Using Myrtle Grove as the closest live forecast in the Escambia County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morrilton and Perdido Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton and Perdido Key.

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2192 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    548 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    699 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 1

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Mississippi Highway 1

  19. 19

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    710 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 55 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    19.3 mi · 23 min · Industrial Parkway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  44. 44

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Government Street

    1030 ft · 27 sec · Government Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Government Street

    708 ft · 25 sec · Government Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  48. 48

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  49. 49

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Jubilee Parkway

  51. 51

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach

    1543 ft · 38 sec

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Baldwin Beach Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Old Spanish Trail

  54. 54

    Turn right onto County Road 87

    9.3 mi · 13 min · County Road 87

  55. 55

    Turn left onto US 98

    11.1 mi · 16 min · US 98

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Bauer Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bauer Road

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Sorrento Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sorrento Road

  58. 58

    Continue on Perdido Key Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perdido Key Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrilton and Perdido Key.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
8 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Oak Street
98.4 mi · 18%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
91.9 mi · 17%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 15%
US 98 East
65.8 mi · 12%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 9%
Mississippi Highway 1
26.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.4 mi
455.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonia
05h 38m from Morrilton
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perdido Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morrilton to Perdido Key?

The road trip is about 555.1 miles (893.4 km) and usually takes 11h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bentonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.7 miles from Morrilton and 277.4 miles from Perdido Key.

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

The direct path is about 455.7 miles (733.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.19 one way or $148.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrilton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perdido Key.

Stop Ideas Near Bentonia

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

41 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

87 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Perdido Key. Straight-line distance: 455.72 mi (733.41 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
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#2 Perdido Key

Perdido Key is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3002000, -87.4274800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)
End: Perdido Key (-87.42748, 30.3002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 893 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.59 gal
74.15 L · about $74.19
Round trip
$148.37
39.18 gal · 148.3 L
Estimated CO2
174.1 kg one way
Round trip: 348.2 kg / 768 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $74.19 $148.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $83.43 $166.87
Premium $4.63 $90.60 $181.21
Diesel $5.42 $106.08 $212.16

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 Arkansas · Aug 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Perdido Key. The current time is 12:09:09.

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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.