Origin
Vicksburg, MS
Afternoon in Vicksburg on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vicksburg, MS to Pearl, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vicksburg, MS
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Pearl, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vicksburg, MS to Pearl, MS covers 47.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Clay Street, South Pearson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.6 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 47.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Clay Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.6 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Clay Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 47.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Turn left onto US 80 Historic / Clay Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 20; US 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward MS 468: Pearl
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 468: Pearl
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vicksburg, MS and Pearl, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
43.9 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
43.9 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 20; US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 43.6 mi | 49m |
| Clay Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 43.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vicksburg, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Street
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto US 80 Historic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clay Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
40 mi
·
44 min
·
I 20; US 80
7
Merge onto I 20; I 55; US 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20; I 55; US 49
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MS 468: Pearl
10
Turn left onto MS 468
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pearson Road
11
Turn straight
290 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Brandon Road
13
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
14
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
15
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Vicksburg, MS · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Vicksburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearl, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pearl, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Pearl, MS
Afternoon in Pearl on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Clinton, MS
24 mi in
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
23 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
57m 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 Vicksburg, MS to Pearl, MS covers 47.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Clay Street, South Pearson 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 23.8 miles from Vicksburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.19 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 47.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 80 Historic / Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 20; US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Vicksburg, MS and Pearl, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
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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