Origin
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl, MS to Byram, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Byram, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pearl, MS to Byram, MS covers 13.3 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 20, South Siwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 13.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 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 11 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 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 13.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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 8 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
|
~0m in
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MS 468 / South Pearson Road
Turn left onto MS 468 / South Pearson Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Byram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Byram
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 Byram, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
5.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 7 mi | 7m |
| I 20 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Byram, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20
7
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Byram
10
Turn left onto South Siwell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
11
Arrive at destination
South Siwell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Byram, MS
Late night in Byram on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 Byram, MS covers 13.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 20, South Siwell Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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 Byram, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
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