How far is Pearl, MS from Pontotoc, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Pontotoc, MS is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Pontotoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Pontotoc.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15: Pontotoc, New Albany
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
2064 ft · 43 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto West Oxford Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Oxford Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
17 m · 2 sec · East Marion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Pontotoc.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Pearl and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Pontotoc?
The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Pearl and 97.3 miles from Pontotoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pearl and Sunny near Pontotoc.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Pontotoc. Straight-line distance: 151.25 mi (243.41 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontotoc
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.2478800, -88.9986700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontotoc (-88.99867, 34.24788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $31.69 | $63.38 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
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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