Origin
Canton, MS
Late night in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, MS to Pearl, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MS
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Pearl, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Canton to Pearl, Mississippi, you are looking at a straightforward 30.3-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for this transit, making it a very budget-friendly commute. By utilizing West Fulton Street, I-20 East, and MS 468, you will navigate entirely within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route offers a practical link between these two Mississippi cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| I 20 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West Peace Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Fulton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Park Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on West Peace Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peace Street
2
Continue on MS 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fulton Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
7
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MS 468: Pearl
9
Turn left onto MS 468
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pearson Road
10
Turn straight
290 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Brandon Road
12
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
13
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
14
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 26.3 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattie...
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MS 468: Pearl
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 468: Pearl
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Old Country Club Road
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Pearl on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway share. The experience behind the wheel is characterized by navigating local roads and transitions between West Fulton Street, I-20 East, and MS 468. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, you will find it requires more active steering than a monotonous stretch of open highway. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert as you maneuver through the turns. It is an efficient way to traverse the 30.3 miles, but be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
366 ft
224 ft
Total Climb
166 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
366 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canton, MS and Pearl, MS, road signs point toward Hattiesburg and Meridian.
Hattiesburg
26.3 mi in
|
~31m
Meridian
27.2 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pearl, MS
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pearl, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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