The drive from Pearl, MS to Amory, MS covers 187.6 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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 25, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.33 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
93.8 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 187.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 187.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 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 Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 119.2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort6/10
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 187.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
119.2 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
6
151.5 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
5
174.8 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
6
187.2 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|MS 25 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MS 25 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pearl, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
125.4 mi in|~2h 27m|via MS 25
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
57.2 mi
1h 5m
US 45
23.3 mi
29m
Lakeland Drive
9.8 mi
11m
MS 8
6.5 mi
9m
Highway 125
5.2 mi
9m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Amory, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft·3 sec·Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·8 sec·Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Old Brandon Road
4
Turn right onto MS 468
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Pearson Road
5
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi·6 min·MS 477
6
Continue on Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Treetop Boulevard
7
Turn right onto MS 25
9.8 mi·11 min·Lakeland Drive
8
Continue on MS 25
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·MS Hwy 25
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi·29 min·MS 25
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi·4 min·MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
26 mi·28 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
13
Take the exit onto US 45
0.5 mi·55 sec·US 45
Toward US 45 North: AberdeenUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on US 45; MS 50
13 mi·16 min·US 45; MS 50
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi·2 min·US 45
16
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi·2 min·US 45
17
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi·2 min·US 45
18
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi·55 sec·US 45
19
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45
20
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi·52 sec·US 45
21
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi·17 sec·US 45
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
23
Continue on MS 8; MS 25
6.5 mi·9 min·MS 8; MS 25
24
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi·9 min·Highway 125
25
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi·59 sec·US 278
26
Turn left onto MS 25
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
47 ft·2 sec·2nd Avenue South
28
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
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 93.8 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 51m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amory, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearl, 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 Pearl, MS
This is one driving day of about 187.6 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Pearl, 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 Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.8 mi from Pearl, MS
· 1h 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 93.8 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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 Amory, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 187.6
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 187.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.33 one way
$56.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.10
$62.20
premium
$4.56
$33.67
$67.34
diesel
$5.61
$41.42
$82.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Starkville, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Columbus, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amory, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
Efficient EV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.50
EV Truck/SUV
75
0
$26.26
$12.01
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pearl, MS
Morning
in Pearl on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Amory, MS
Morning
in Amory on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph22% chanceLive forecast
78°F
Louisville, MS
94 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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pearl, MS to Amory, MS covers 187.6 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 25, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.8 miles from Pearl, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pearl, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
