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Trip from Greenwood, MS to Pearl, MS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

207.6 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

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

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Downtown Greenwood, MS, MS

Greenwood, MS

大 董

city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States

Pearl, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, MS to Pearl, MS covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 178 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133.5 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

103.8 miles from Greenwood, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 207.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 207.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 133.5 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 133.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dorsey Evergreen Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dorsey Evergreen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dorsey Evergreen Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (MS 178): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dorsey Evergreen Road

Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dorsey Evergreen Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
3 mi into trip | ~11m in | MS 178

Turn left onto MS 178

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | MS 6

Turn left onto MS 6

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

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

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 133.5 mi 2h 33m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
MS 178 11.8 mi 17m
Martin Luther King Drive 8.7 mi 10m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
MS 477 3.7 mi 6m
Dorsey Evergreen Road 2.9 mi 11m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive 2.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 133.5 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, MS and Pearl, MS.

1

Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

145 ft · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
2

Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

428 ft · 18 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
5

Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
6

Turn left onto MS 178

12 mi · 17 min · MS 178
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto MS 6

0.4 mi · 55 sec · MS 6
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto US 45; MS 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
9

Continue on US 45; MS 6

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
10

Continue on US 45; US 278

7.7 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Drive
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
12

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
13

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
14

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
15

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
16

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
18

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
19

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
21

Take the exit onto MS 25

90 mi · 1 hr 43 min · MS 25
22

Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard
23

Continue on MS 477

3.7 mi · 6 min · MS 477
24

Continue on North Pearson Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Pearson Road
25

Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Old Brandon Road
26

Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

76 ft · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive
27

Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Old Country Club Road
28

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 103.8 miles from Greenwood, MS, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.5 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 46 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.8 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 31m

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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, MS

This is one driving day of about 207.6 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Greenwood, 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 MS 25 for about 133.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.8 mi from Greenwood, MS · 2h 15m into the drive

city in Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Starkville, MS

104 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

Aberdeen, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Starkville, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103 miles from Greenwood, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.6

+16627737853

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

1.2 mi

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tupelo, Mississippi

1.4 mi

Lake Tiak-O'Khata

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.6

Louisville, Mississippi

+16627737853

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 74.1

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

Taco Bell / KFC

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.6

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16627735288

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.1

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.1

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 74.1

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

Northshore Specialty Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16014149847

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627361433

Visit website

Tupelo River Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16623468800

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Tupelo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16623500215

Visit website

Lost + Found Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16622693675

Visit website

Urban Foxes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+17695725505

Visit website

Ming Muggin' Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 118.6

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

Louisville Donuts & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 118.6

Louisville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16627362807

The Espresso Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Richland, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17692358869

Umble Coffee Co - HQ.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 89

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16622688075

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 74.1

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 59.3

West Point, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 14.8

Tupelo, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

601 Escape Rooms

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: Closed

+16012603334

Visit website

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

Old Capitol Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16015766920

Visit website

Mississippi Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+16019601515

Visit website

Museum of Mississippi History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015766800

Visit website

Sanderson Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 74.1

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16623257529

Visit website

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16015766000

Visit website

Mississippi Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 207.6

Jackson, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16019815469

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.

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 14.3
View on nps.gov
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 14.3
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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 207.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.35 one way

$62.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.42 $68.83
premium $4.56 $37.26 $74.52
diesel $5.61 $45.84 $91.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Starkville, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tupelo, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

West Point, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.3 0 $21.80 $9.96
Efficient EV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.30
EV Truck/SUV 83 1 $29.06 $13.29

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, MS

Late night in Greenwood on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearl, MS

Late night in Pearl on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

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

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

4h 18m on the road

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greenwood, MS to Pearl, MS covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, MS 178. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Greenwood, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.35 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dorsey Evergreen Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Dorsey Evergreen Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (MS 178): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenwood, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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