How far is Southaven, MS from Pearlington, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Pearlington, MS is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.61 mi
06h 59m
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
365.61 mi
Kilometers
588.39 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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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 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Pearlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 Southaven
183.1 mi
03h 29m
To Pearlington
182.5 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1097 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1307 ft · 39 sec · Millbranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stateline Road West

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    195.5 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center

    916 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    544 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 607

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607

  18. 18

    Continue on Shuttle Parkway

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stateline Road West
196 mi · 54%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 22%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
66.4 mi · 18%
Shuttle Parkway
8.14 mi · 2%
State Highway 607
5.67 mi · 2%
I 20 East
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Stateline Road West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
328.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 29m from Southaven
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southaven and Mostly Sunny near Pearlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Southaven and 182.5 miles from Pearlington.

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 37.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.85 one way or $97.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Southaven and Pearlington. Straight-line distance: 328.5 mi (528.67 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Pearlington

#2 Pearlington

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi

Population1,332
Coordinates30.2465800, -89.6111700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Pearlington (-89.61117, 30.24658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.9 gal
48.84 L · about $48.85
Round trip
$97.70
25.8 gal · 97.68 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.3 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.85 $97.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.94 $109.88
Premium $4.63 $59.66 $119.33
Diesel $5.42 $69.85 $139.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southaven and Pearlington. The current time is 00:47:28.

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.