Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
143.6 mi
231 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Carriere, MS
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The drive from Pearl, MS to Carriere, MS covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Highway 49 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.69 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.8 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 59.9 mi | 1h 12m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 56.4 mi | 1h |
| Highway 49 South | 22.6 mi | 28m |
| West Union Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Anchor Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Carriere, MS.
Start on Old Country Club Road
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
Turn left onto US 80; MS 468
Turn left onto Highway 49 South
Continue on US 49
Continue on US 49; MS 42
Continue on US 49; MS 42
Take the exit
Merge onto I 59
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Union Road
At end of road, turn left onto Anchor Lake Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carriere, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pearl, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 143.6 miles and 2h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Carriere
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto Anchor Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$21.69 one way
$43.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pearl on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Carriere on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
58°F
Sumrall, MS
72 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
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.
143.6 mi in 2h 51m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 49.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 8 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; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pearl, MS and Carriere, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast and Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Gulf Coast
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 143.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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