Origin
Pearl, MS
Morning in Pearl on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
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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Oktibbeha County, MS
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pearl, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 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, Lakeland Drive 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 $18.76 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
62.1 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 124.2 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 14 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pearl, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS is easy. At 2h 27m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 4.9 miles (MS 25 / Lakeland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
4.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MS 25 / Lakeland Drive
Turn right onto MS 25 / Lakeland Drive
Navigation decision point
6
119.2 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
122 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS Hwy 25 | 79.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| MS 25 | 27.8 mi | 32m |
| Lakeland Drive | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| MS 477 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| MS 12 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Treetop Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Pearson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.3 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 Oktibbeha County, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
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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
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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
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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MS 25
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto MS 12
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 12
14
Arrive at destination
MS 12
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 62.1 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 1h 15m 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 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 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oktibbeha County, 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 124.2 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Pearl, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 62.1 mi from Pearl, MS · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.
Arriving in Oktibbeha County, MS
The final approach into Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, 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
$18.76 one way
$37.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Oktibbeha County, MS
Morning in Oktibbeha County on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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 27m 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 Oktibbeha County, MS covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 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, Lakeland Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 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 $18.76 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.
The drive from Pearl, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS is easy. At 2h 27m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 4.9 miles (MS 25 / Lakeland Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pearl, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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