Origin
Booneville, MS
Morning in Booneville on Thursday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
226.8 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, MS
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Pearl, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 2nd Street, US 45 South, Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.25 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
113.4 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 226.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 226.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2nd Street | — | — |
| US 45 South | — | — |
| Highway 45 | — | — |
| US 82 West | — | — |
| MS 25 South | — | — |
| Treetop Boulevard | — | — |
| North Pearson Road | — | — |
| Old Brandon Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
4
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6
Continue straight
33 mi
·
39 min
7
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
11
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
36 mi
·
43 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14
Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
MS 25 South: Louisville
15
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
16
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
28 min
17
Take the exit slight right
90 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
18
Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Treetop Boulevard
19
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue on North Pearson Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Pearson Road
21
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old Brandon Road
22
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
23
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
24
Arrive at your destination
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 113.4 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m
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 Booneville, 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 Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 226.8 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Booneville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Booneville, MS · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Booneville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearl, MS
The final approach into Pearl, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pearl, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.25 one way
$68.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.71 | $81.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.07 | $100.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Pearl, MS
Morning in Pearl on Thursday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Philadelphia, MS
113 mi in
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
22 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 37m 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 Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2nd Street, US 45 South, Highway 45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 miles from Booneville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.25 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 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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