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Trip from Saltillo, MS to Pearl, MS

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

204 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pearl, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saltillo, MS to Pearl, MS covers 204 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133.5 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102 miles from Saltillo, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 204 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 133.5 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 23 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 133.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 | MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | MS 145

Turn sharp left onto MS 145

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
4
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | MS 25

Take the exit onto MS 25 toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MS 25 South: Louisville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 133.5 mi 2h 33m
US Highway 45 Alternate 35.7 mi 43m
US 45 19.9 mi 23m
US 45 ALT 7.2 mi 8m
MS 477 3.7 mi 6m
North 3rd Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
MS 145 1.2 mi 2m
Treetop Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 133.5 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MS 363

500 ft · 12 sec · East Mobile Street
2

Turn right onto MS 766

1.2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto MS 145

1.2 mi · 2 min · MS 145
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward Tupelo
5

Merge onto US 45

20 mi · 23 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
7

Continue on US 45 ALT

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 45 ALT
8

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
9

Continue on US 45 ALT

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 45 ALT
10

Continue on US 45 ALT

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 45 ALT
11

Continue on US 45 ALT

36 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
13

Take the exit onto MS 25

5.0 mi · 6 min · MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
14

Continue on MS 25

1.9 mi · 2 min · MS 25
Use the left lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

25 mi · 28 min · MS 25
16

Take the exit onto MS 25

90 mi · 1 hr 43 min · MS 25
17

Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard
18

Continue on MS 477

3.7 mi · 6 min · MS 477
19

Continue on North Pearson Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Pearson Road
20

Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Old Brandon Road
21

Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

76 ft · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive
22

Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

79 ft · 2 sec · Old Country Club Road
23

Arrive at destination

Old Country Club Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Saltillo, MS, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.5 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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 Saltillo, 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 Saltillo, MS

This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saltillo, 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 MS 25 for about 133.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102 mi from Saltillo, MS · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Butler, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

102 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

Bear Creek, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102 miles from Saltillo, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.5 miles.

Arriving in Pearl, MS

The final approach into Pearl, 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 Pearl, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 7
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
View on nps.gov
Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 14.1
View on nps.gov
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

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 204
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.19 one way

$62.37 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $34.21 $68.41
premium $4.61 $37.03 $74.05
diesel $5.64 $45.32 $90.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

North Bus Barn

Jackson, MS

NOODOE

14 DCFC

South Bus Barn

Jackson, MS

NOODOE

12 DCFC

The Mall at Barnes Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Tupelo, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Outlets of Mississippi - Tesla Supercharger

Pearl, MS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Metro Ford Auto Sales

Tupelo, MS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Gray Daniels Ford

Brandon, MS

VIALYNK

4 DCFC

Flying J 678 - eXtend

Pearl, MS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

1410 South Gloster Street Tupelo, MS 38801

Tupelo, MS

EV Connect

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 EV Connect: 3 NOODOE: 3 Tesla: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 VIALYNK: 1 RED_E: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.2 0 $21.42 $9.79
Efficient EV 51 0 $17.85 $8.16
EV Truck/SUV 81.6 1 $28.56 $13.06

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Saltillo, MS

Morning in Saltillo on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pearl, MS

Morning in Pearl on Monday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Butler, AL

102 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

2 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saltillo, MS to Pearl, MS covers 204 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102 miles from Saltillo, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saltillo, MS to Pearl, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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