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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.52 mi
03h 06m
Flight
148.81 mi
239.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.52 mi
Kilometers
264.77 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Thu, Apr 30, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-30T10:51
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vaiden
MS

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

From Pearl
82.4 mi
01h 33m
To Oxford
82.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

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.

  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

    116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334

    985 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
117 mi · 71%
MS 7 North
43.2 mi · 26%
South Pearson Road
2.29 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Old Brandon Road
0.28 mi
MS 314
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaiden
01h 33m from Pearl
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

83 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

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

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Oxford. The current time is 10:51:08.

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.