Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Bingqian Li
The drive from Jackson, MS to Pearl River, MS covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS Hwy 25, MS 16, Lakeland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on MS Hwy 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Jackson, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 73.4 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and MS 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on MS Hwy 25.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
580 ft
Total Descent
335 ft
Highest Point
523 ft
~73.4 mi in
Elevation Range
244 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Lamar Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 10 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 (South Lamar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (East Capitol Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto US 51 / North State Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS Hwy 25 | 31.5 mi | 35m |
| MS 16 | 25 mi | 37m |
| Lakeland Drive | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Capitol Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Oswald Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Canton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Black Jack Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MS and Pearl River, MS.
Start on East Pearl Street
Turn right onto South Lamar Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
Enter roundabout onto East Capitol Street
Continue on East Capitol Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
Continue on MS 25
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto MS 16
Turn left onto North Oswald Road
Continue on Black Jack Road
Turn right onto High School Circle
Arrive at destination
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.
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 73.4 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS
This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Jackson, MS · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
The final approach into Pearl River, 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 River, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Pearl River on Sunday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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