Origin
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Friday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pearl, MS to Greenwood, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
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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Greenwood, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pearl, MS to Greenwood, MS covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Martin Luther King Drive, MS 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 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.
Midpoint
51 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 102 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Martin Luther King Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Old Brandon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MS 468 / South Pearson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Brandon Road
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 468 / South Pearson Road
Turn left onto MS 468 / South Pearson Road
Navigation decision point
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
5
52.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
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 Greenwood, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pickens along the way.
Pickens
52.5 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 49 mi | 54m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 24 mi | 35m |
| MS 17 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Carrollton Street | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 20 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Yazoo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 49 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Greenwood, 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
·
44 sec
·
Old Brandon Road
4
Turn left onto MS 468
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Pearson Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: North Jackson, Grenada
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
54 min
·
I 55
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MS 17: Lexington, Pickens
10
Turn left onto MS 17
13 mi
·
19 min
·
MS 17
11
Continue on MS 17
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yazoo Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right onto MS 12; MS 17
202 ft
·
3 sec
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MS 12; MS 17
13
Continue on MS 12; MS 17
291 ft
·
5 sec
·
MS 12; MS 17
14
Turn right onto MS 12; MS 17
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Carrollton Street
15
Continue on US 49E
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Turn straight onto MS 743
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 58m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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 102 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pearl, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Pearl, MS · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood, MS
The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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
$15.40 one way
$30.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Greenwood, MS
Late night in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
5 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
2h 14m 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 Pearl, MS to Greenwood, MS covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Martin Luther King Drive, MS 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $15.40 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Old Brandon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MS 468 / South Pearson Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Pearl, MS to Greenwood, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pickens along the way.
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