How far is Pearl, MS from Forest, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Forest, MS is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Forest.
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Start on Old Country Club Road
24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive
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Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
1466 ft · 44 sec · Old Brandon Road
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Turn left onto South Pearson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road
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Take the ramp left
1315 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-20
38.9 mi · 42 min · I-20
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Take the exit slight right
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 35 South
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 35 South
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Turn slight right
100 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1428 ft · 32 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Banks Street
57 m · 5 sec · North Banks Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Banks Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-20
Merge slight left onto I-20
38.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Pearl and Mostly Clear near Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Forest?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Pelahatchie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Pearl and 21.4 miles from Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pearl and Mostly Clear near Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Pelahatchie
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 Pelahatchie.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Laurel station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Forest. Straight-line distance: 38.91 mi (62.62 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,483 |
| Coordinates | 32.3645900, -89.4742300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest (-89.47423, 32.36459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.73 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
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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