Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
182.5 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Bingqian Li
The drive from Southaven, MS to Pearl River, MS covers 182.5 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 35, MS 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.90 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
91.2 miles from Southaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 182.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.8 miles on I 55.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
825 ft
Total Descent
612 ft
Highest Point
523 ft
~182.5 mi in
Elevation Range
343 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Haleville Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 16 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 (Haleville Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Millbranch Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (Stateline Road West): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 115.8 mi | 2h 4m |
| MS 35 | 24.3 mi | 36m |
| MS 14 | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| Mars Hill Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| MS 16 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| MS 25 | 6 mi | 6m |
| South Huntington Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Southaven, MS and Pearl River, MS.
Start on Five Oaks Drive West
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Millbranch Road
Turn right onto Stateline Road West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; I 69
Take the exit
Turn left onto MS 35; MS 430
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
Turn left onto MS 14; MS 19
Take the ramp
Merge onto MS 25
Turn left onto Mars Hill Road
Continue on Mars Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto MS 16
Turn left onto North Oswald Road
Continue on Black Jack Road
Turn right onto High School Circle
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Southaven, 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 Southaven, MS
This is one driving day of about 182.5 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.2 mi from Southaven, MS · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from Southaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.8 miles.
The final approach into Pearl River, 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 River, 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.
Regular Gas
$27.90 one way
$55.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.55 | $81.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.16 | $8.76 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.97 | $7.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73 | 0 | $25.55 | $11.68 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Southaven on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Pearl River on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
91 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.
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