How far is Pearl, MS from Picayune, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Picayune, MS is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Picayune.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Picayune.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highway 49 South
22.6 mi · 28 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
58.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 43: North Picayune
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 43 North
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 43 North
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Turn straight
151 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
638 ft · 18 sec · East Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Picayune.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pearl and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Picayune.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Picayune?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Pearl and 74.1 miles from Picayune.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pearl and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Picayune.
Stop Ideas Near Sumrall
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 Sumrall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Picayune. Straight-line distance: 123.78 mi (199.2 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Picayune
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,886 |
| Coordinates | 30.5255600, -89.6778800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Picayune (-89.67788, 30.52556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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