Origin
Carriere, MS
Late night in Carriere on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carriere, MS to Pearl, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
144 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearl, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carriere, MS to Pearl, MS covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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, West Union Road 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 $21.75 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
72 miles from Carriere, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 144 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 144 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 16 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 0.1 miles in near West Union Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 52m 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 0.1 miles (West Union Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Union Road
Turn right onto West Union Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
4
144 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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 | 56.7 mi | 1h |
| West Union Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on Railroad Street
511 ft
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto West Union Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Union Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
4
Merge onto I 59
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
66 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 80; MS 468
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; MS 468
13
Turn right onto Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Brandon Road
14
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
15
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
16
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Carriere, MS, or about 1h 23m 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72 miles or 1h 23m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carriere, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Carriere, MS
This is one driving day of about 144 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Carriere, 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 72 mi from Carriere, MS · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72 miles from Carriere, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.
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
$21.75 one way
$43.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.87 | $47.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.85 | $51.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.79 | $63.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.16 | $9.22 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Sumrall, MS
72 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
8 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
2h 52m 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 Carriere, MS to Pearl, MS covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, I 59, West Union Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72 miles from Carriere, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Union Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carriere, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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