How far is Starkville, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Pearl, MS is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
126.54 mi
02h 11m
Flight
111.36 mi
179.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.36 mi
Kilometers
179.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.64 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Starkville
62.8 mi
01h 05m
To Pearl
63.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 43 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive

    1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisville Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1755 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    89.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

    3046 ft · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pearson Road

    1914 ft · 45 sec · North Pearson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

    1466 ft · 38 sec · Old Brandon Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
118 mi · 93%
Treetop Boulevard
4.23 mi · 3%
North Pearson Road
0.36 mi
Old Brandon Road
0.28 mi
Yellow Jacket Drive
0.23 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisville Street

Take the exit slight right

89.9 mi · 01h 43m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
01h 05m from Starkville
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Starkville and 63.8 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Starkville and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 111.36 mi (179.22 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 Starkville and Pearl. The current time is 22:38:16.

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.