How far is Pearl, MS from Mississippi, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Mississippi, MS is about 51.2 miles (82.4 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 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.22 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
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 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 Mississippi
Fri, Sep 25, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Fri, Sep 25, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-09-25T17:09
Arrive Mississippi
Fri, Sep 25, 6:26 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
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
Friday

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 Pearl and Mississippi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 sec · Old Brandon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    2560 ft · 52 sec · South Pearson Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 22: Canton, Flora

    1910 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Fulton Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · West Fulton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Peace Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West Peace Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Sharon Road

    19 mi · 33 min · Old Sharon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Matlock Drive

    1.3 km · 3 min · Matlock Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matlock Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
24.8 mi · 48%
Old Sharon Road
19 mi · 37%
West Peace Street
2.98 mi · 6%
South Pearson Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Matlock Drive
0.84 mi · 2%
West Fulton Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

23.9 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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 38m from Pearl
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl and Sunny near Mississippi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 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 25.6 miles from Pearl and 25.6 miles from Mississippi.

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 11.5 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pearl and Mississippi. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

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

#2 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
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: Mississippi (-89.75036, 32.75041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.15
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $6.05 $10.96 $21.92

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Mississippi. The current time is 17:09:57.

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.