The drive from Pearl, MS to Booneville, MS covers 223.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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 Highway 45 Alternate 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 $33.78 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
111.9 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 223.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 27m highway drive covering 223.7 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 23 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 223.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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...
5
137.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
6
194 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
220.9 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Booneville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Booneville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pearl, MS and Booneville, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Point
125.4 mi in|~2h 27m|via MS 25
Tupelo
137.7 mi in|~2h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
MS 25
43.5 mi
50m
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi
42m
US 45
25.8 mi
29m
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi
20m
Lakeland Drive
9.8 mi
11m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
4m
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 Booneville, 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
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
14
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi·42 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi·20 min·Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
26 mi·29 min·US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto MS 30
1.0 mi·1 min·MS 30
Toward MS 30 East: South Booneville, Tishomingo
19
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward MS 145: Booneville
20
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft·8 sec
Toward Booneville
21
Turn straight onto MS 145
2.8 mi·4 min·South 2nd Street
22
Turn right onto Washington Street
28 ft·0 sec·Washington Street
23
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
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 111.9 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 2h 12m 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 49 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, 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 223.7 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 111.9 mi from Pearl, MS
· 2h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 200.6
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 192.9
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.78 one way
$67.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$37.09
$74.17
premium
$4.56
$40.15
$80.30
diesel
$5.61
$49.39
$98.78
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: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.95
EV Truck/SUV
89.5
1
$31.32
$14.32
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pearl, MS
Evening
in Pearl on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Booneville, MS
Evening
in Booneville on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, MS
112 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m 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 Pearl, MS to Booneville, MS covers 223.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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 Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.9 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 $33.78 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 223.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pearl, MS and Booneville, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
