How far is Ripley, MS from Pearl, MS?
The driving distance from Ripley, MS to Pearl, MS is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi
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 Ripley and Pearl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Pearl.
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Start on West Walnut Street
139 m · 22 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto City Avenue South
20.1 mi · 30 min · City Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30
44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30
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Take the ramp slight right
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
1841 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl
1398 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Pearson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road
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Turn straight
88 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road
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Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive
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Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripley and Pearl.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Ripley and Patchy Fog near Pearl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Pearl?
The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 109.5 miles from Ripley and 116.5 miles from Pearl.
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 43.2 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 9:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ripley and Patchy Fog near Pearl.
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 Ripley and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 182.78 mi (294.16 km).
#1 Ripley
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 34.7298200, -88.9506200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $29.77 | $59.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $33.62 | $67.24 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $46.28 | $92.55 |
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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