How far is Oxford, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Pearl, MS is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
101.77 mi
01h 44m
Flight
82.84 mi
133.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.84 mi
Kilometers
133.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.77 mi
Kilometers
163.79 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-19T07:25
Arrive Pearl
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

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

From Oxford
50.5 mi
00h 52m
To Pearl
51.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 98

    1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    88 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Pearl.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 84
56.9 mi · 56%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 6%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 6%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Meridian
2.52 mi · 2%
United States Highway 98
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 84

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesson
00h 52m from Oxford
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Wesson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Oxford and 51.3 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Wesson

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

14 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

18 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

51 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 82.84 mi (133.32 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.59 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.19
7.18 gal · 27.18 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.60 $27.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.29 $30.58
Premium $4.63 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $5.42 $19.44 $38.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Pearl. The current time is 07:25:15.

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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.