Petal, MS Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Petal, MS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 76-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Petal, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
228.4 mi
Tupelo, MS
Quickest Drive
1h 39m
Meridian, MS
Plan Around Petal, MS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Petal, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Petal, MS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Petal, MS
Driving from Petal, MS
On average, trips departing from Petal, MS run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 27m), while the shortest is just 76 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Petal, MS include Tupelo, MS (228.4 mi, 4h 27m), Greenville, MS (211.4 mi, 4h 26m), Madison, MS (102.9 mi, 2h 12m), Meridian, MS (85.5 mi, 1h 39m), and Biloxi, MS (76.4 mi, 1h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Petal, MS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Petal, MS and 1 routes heading into Petal, MS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 76 to 228 miles.
The longest mapped route from Petal, MS covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 27m. Shorter options start at just 76 miles.
The average route from Petal, MS runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Petal, MS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Petal, MS include Tupelo, MS, Greenville, MS, Madison, MS and Meridian, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Petal, MS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,195
Median Income
$72,845
Median Home Value
$161,400
Median Age
37.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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