The drive from Picayune, MS to Pearl, MS covers 148.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, I 59, US 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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
74.4 miles from Picayune, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 148.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 148.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and I 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.7 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and I 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 11.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
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 US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
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148.7 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|Old Country Club Road
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
82.7 mi
1h 41m
I 59
61 mi
1h 5m
US 11
1.5 mi
2m
Highway 43 North
1.1 mi
1m
Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi
1m
US 80
0.8 mi
1m
East Sycamore Road
0.2 mi
<1m
East Canal Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Picayune, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on East Canal Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·East Canal Street
2
Turn right onto US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·US 11
3
Turn right onto MS 43
1.1 mi·1 min·Highway 43 North
4
Continue on East Sycamore Road
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Sycamore Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
6
Merge onto I 59
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: JacksonUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 49
1.2 mi·1 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 49; MS 42
5.4 mi·6 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 49
5.3 mi·6 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 49
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 49
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 49
4.2 mi·4 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 49
66 mi·1 hr 21 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 80; MS 468
0.8 mi·1 min·US 80; MS 468
15
Turn right onto Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Old Brandon Road
16
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·7 sec·Pine Park Drive
17
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft·2 sec·Old Country Club Road
18
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Picayune, MS, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Picayune, 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 Picayune, MS
This is one driving day of about 148.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Picayune, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Picayune, MS
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
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...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 148.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.65
$49.31
premium
$4.56
$26.69
$53.38
diesel
$5.61
$32.83
$65.66
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: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ViaLynk Charging Station
Carriere, Mississippi
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
ViaLynk: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.61
$7.14
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.01
$5.95
EV Truck/SUV
59.5
0
$20.82
$9.52
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Picayune, MS
Morning
in Picayune on Friday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pearl, MS
Morning
in Pearl on Friday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Sumrall, MS
74 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
22 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
2h 55m 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 Picayune, MS to Pearl, MS covers 148.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, I 59, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Picayune, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 11): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Picayune, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
