How far is Pearl, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Oxford, MS is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Oxford.
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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
2560 ft · 52 sec · South Pearson Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334
985 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue
850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard
684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Oxford.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pearl and Partly Sunny near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Oxford?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vaiden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Pearl and 82.1 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pearl and Partly Sunny near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Vaiden
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 Vaiden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 22,314 |
| Coordinates | 34.3665000, -89.5192500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $3.79 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
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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