Booneville, MS to Pearl, MS is 224 miles and takes about 4h 28m via US 45 South, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region towards the Jackson metropolitan area. Since it's primarily surface roads, expect a more relaxed pace than a highway trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, especially if you're looking to avoid major interstates.
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
112 miles from Booneville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
133.5 mi
2h 33m
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi
43m
US 45
33.1 mi
39m
US 45 ALT
7.2 mi
8m
MS 30
6.8 mi
8m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
North 2nd Street
2.5 mi
4m
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 Booneville, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on Washington Street
28 ft·6 sec·Washington Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
2.5 mi·4 min·North 2nd Street
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·45 sec
4
Turn straight onto MS 30
0.4 mi·31 sec·MS 30
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30
6.4 mi·8 min·MS 30
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
6
Continue on US 45
33 mi·39 min·US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi·49 sec·US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi·43 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
14
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
15
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
17
Take the exit onto MS 25
90 mi·1 hr 43 min·MS 25
18
Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Treetop Boulevard
19
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi·6 min·MS 477
20
Continue on North Pearson Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Pearson Road
21
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·Old Brandon Road
22
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·7 sec·Pine Park Drive
23
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft·2 sec·Old Country Club Road
24
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 28m duration and 224-mile length, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart Booneville in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before leaving. Since there's only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you pass through smaller towns along Highway 45.
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 112 miles from Booneville, MS, or about 2h 16m 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 49 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 16m 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 38m
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 Booneville, 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 Booneville, MS
This is one driving day of about 224 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Booneville, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto MS 145 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|MS 30
Keep slight left at fork onto MS 30 toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 South, MS 30 West: Tupelo, New Alb...
5
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
97.3 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
4
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.29 one way
$68.58 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$37.97
$75.95
premium
$4.65
$41.00
$82.00
diesel
$6.28
$55.35
$110.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Booneville, MS
Morning
in Booneville on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pearl, MS
Morning
in Pearl on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
4 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 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 23.2
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll cover all 224 miles without touching a highway. You'll start on North 2nd Street and transition to US 45 South, which becomes Highway 45. Expect to encounter more local traffic and cross through several towns and communities. The lack of a longest_stretch and zero highway share indicates a consistent, lower-speed cruising experience throughout the 4h 28m duration.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.5 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 145 / North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, sitting on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital, Jackson. The population was 26,000 in 2018.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.5 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pearl, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 145 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MS 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.5 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pearl, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
