How far is Pearl, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Southaven, MS is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.98 mi
02h 55m
Flight
187.67 mi
302.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.67 mi
Kilometers
302.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.98 mi
Kilometers
323.45 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Southaven
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Pearl
100.4 mi
01h 27m
To Southaven
100.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Southaven.

  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

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Southaven.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
197 mi · 98%
South Pearson Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Old Brandon Road
0.28 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 27m from Pearl
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pearl and Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Southaven?

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Pearl and 100.5 miles from Southaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pearl and Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 187.67 mi (302.03 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

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

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.63 $32.79 $65.58
Diesel $5.42 $38.39 $76.78

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Southaven. The current time is 19:29:00.

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.