How far is Pearlington, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Pearlington, MS to Southaven, MS is about 367.2 miles (591 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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
367.22 mi
05h 46m
Flight
328.5 mi
528.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.5 mi
Kilometers
528.67 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.22 mi
Kilometers
590.98 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Pearlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearlington
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearlington
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
Madison
MS

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Pearlington
183.4 mi
02h 53m
To Southaven
183.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Shuttle Parkway

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 607

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 54%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 22%
State Highway 607
72.5 mi · 20%
Shuttle Parkway
6.81 mi · 2%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

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 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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
328.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
02h 53m from Pearlington
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pearlington and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367.2 miles (591 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.4 miles from Pearlington and 183.8 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.08 one way or $98.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pearlington and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

51 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

73 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearlington and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 328.5 mi (528.67 km).

Pearlington

#1 Pearlington

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi

Population1,332
Coordinates30.2465800, -89.6111700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 604 (-89.611274, 30.246538)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.96 gal
49.05 L · about $49.08
Round trip
$98.16
25.92 gal · 98.1 L
Estimated CO2
115.2 kg one way
Round trip: 230.4 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.08 $98.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.20 $110.39
Premium $4.63 $59.94 $119.88
Diesel $5.42 $70.18 $140.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearlington and Southaven. The current time is 18:37:22.

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.