How far is Pearl, MS from Ripley, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Ripley, MS is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Ripley.
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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
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30
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Take the ramp right toward Tupelo
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15
8.8 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 15
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Turn straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
139 m · 20 sec · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Ripley.
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 Mostly Clear near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Ripley?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Pearl and 108.9 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.69 one way or $57.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pearl and Mostly Clear near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 182.78 mi (294.16 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-88.95062, 34.72982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $35.47 | $70.95 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
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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