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Trip from Pearl River, MS to Jackson, MS

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Downtown Jackson, MS, MS

Photo: Omar Tapia

Trip Overview

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Jackson, MS covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, MS 16, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.21 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 Pearl River, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 73.3 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and MS 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

523 ft 279 ft

Total Climb

344 ft

Total Descent

589 ft

Highest Point

523 ft

Elevation Range

244 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 16. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Black Jack Road.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 36m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 16): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (MS 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Black Jack Road

Turn left onto Black Jack Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MS 16

Turn right onto MS 16

Navigation decision point

3
25.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | MS 25

Merge onto MS 25

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Old Canton Road

At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

Navigation decision point

4
73.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | East Pearl Street

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 44.6 mi 52m
MS 16 25.2 mi 37m
North State Street 2.4 mi 3m
North Oswald Road 0.3 mi 1m
East Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Old Canton Road 0.2 mi <1m
Black Jack Road 0.1 mi <1m
High School Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 44.6 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River, MS and Jackson, MS.

1

Start on High School Circle

59 ft · 7 sec · High School Circle
2

Turn left onto Black Jack Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Black Jack Road
3

Continue on North Oswald Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Oswald Road
4

Turn right onto MS 16

25 mi · 37 min · MS 16
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
6

Merge onto MS 25

45 mi · 52 min · MS 25
7

At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
8

Turn straight onto US 51

2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Street
9

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
10

Arrive at destination

East Pearl 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 36.7 miles from Pearl River, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 73.3 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 52m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pearl River, 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 River, MS

This is one driving day of about 73.3 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearl River, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Pearl River, MS · 52m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Pearl River, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, MS

The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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

$11.21 one way

$22.41 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $12.29 $24.58
premium $4.61 $13.30 $26.61
diesel $5.64 $16.28 $32.57

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: 25.6 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 $7.70 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69

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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Pearl River, MS

Late night in Pearl River on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SSE 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Jackson, MS covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, MS 16, North State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Pearl River, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.21 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 River, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 36m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 16): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (MS 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Pearl River, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 279 ft to 523 ft elevation with about 344 ft of total climbing.

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