Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Pearl, MS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

169.2 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States

Bay Saint Louis, MS

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city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States

Pearl, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Pearl, MS covers 169.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, I 59, MS 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.6 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 169.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 169.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and I 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.7 miles on US 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90

Turn left onto US 90

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 59

Merge onto I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

169.2 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | Old Country Club Road

Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 49	82.7 mi	1h 41m
I 59	40.4 mi	43m
MS 43	24.9 mi	36m
MS 53	15.6 mi	23m
US 90	2 mi	2m
Main Street	1.1 mi	1m
Old Brandon Road	0.9 mi	1m
US 80	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 49 — 82.7 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis, MS and Pearl, MS.

Start on South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn left onto Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 90

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 90

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

371 ft · 12 sec

Continue on MS 43; MS 603

25 mi · 36 min · MS 43; MS 603

Continue on MS 53

16 mi · 23 min · MS 53

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 59

40 mi · 43 min · I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 49

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49; MS 42

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 49; MS 42

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

5.3 mi · 6 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 49

66 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 80; MS 468

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 80; MS 468

Turn right onto Old Brandon Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old Brandon Road

Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

76 ft · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Old Country Club Road

Arrive at destination

Old Country Club Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84.6 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 37 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.6 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bay Saint Louis, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bay Saint Louis, MS

This is one driving day of about 169.2 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 82.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.6 mi from Bay Saint Louis, MS · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

85 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Picayune, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.

Arriving in Pearl, MS

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 169.2

Richland, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17692358869

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 169.2

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 169.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.55 one way

$51.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$28.05	$56.10
premium	$4.56	$30.37	$60.74
diesel	$5.61	$37.36	$74.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Tesla Destination Charger

Kiln, Mississippi

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Noodoe Charging Station

Bay St Louis, Mississippi

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.8	$17.77	$8.12
Efficient EV	42.3	$14.80	$6.77
EV Truck/SUV	67.7	$23.69	$10.83

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2022

Origin

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Night in Bay Saint Louis on Thursday

Local time

11:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearl, MS

Night in Pearl on Thursday

Local time

11:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

33 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Pearl, MS covers 169.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 49, I 59, MS 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.6 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Pearl, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pearl, MS

Nearby Places

Bougie Coffee Company

Bougie Coffee Company

Northshore Specialty Coffee

Urban Foxes

The Espresso Bar

Soule' coffee + bubbletea

Coffee Prose Midtown

Noodoe Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Time Will Tell Escape Games

Updown Trampoline Park

601 Escape Rooms

Hattiesburg Zoo

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Old Capitol Museum

Mississippi Museum of Art

Museum of Mississippi History

National Parks Near This Route

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Pearl, MS

Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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