How far is Pearl, MS from Columbus, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Columbus, MS is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
151.67 mi
02h 58m
Flight
130 mi
209.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130 mi
Kilometers
209.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.67 mi
Kilometers
244.09 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
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
Noxapater
MS

Town in Mississippi, USA

From Pearl
75.9 mi
01h 29m
To Columbus
75.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

    1466 ft · 39 sec · Old Brandon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pearson Road

    1862 ft · 38 sec · North Pearson Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Treetop Boulevard

    2948 ft · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Lakeland Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    25.3 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    555 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1551 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    52 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 73%
US 82 East
25.6 mi · 17%
Lakeland Drive
9.82 mi · 6%
North Pearson Road
4.02 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.65 mi
Treetop Boulevard
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noxapater
01h 29m from Pearl
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Pearl and 75.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Noxapater

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

78 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 130 mi (209.22 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,307
Coordinates33.4956700, -88.4272600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: Columbus (-88.42726, 33.49567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Columbus. The current time is 01:18:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.