Columbus, MS to Pearl, MS is 152.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m via MS 25 and US 45, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it an ideal choice if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss between these two locations. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, so pack some snacks and enjoy the relatively short journey.
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
76.2 miles from Columbus, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
121.7 mi
2h 20m
US 45
20.9 mi
22m
US 82
3.7 mi
3m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
North Pearson Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 121.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on North 6th Street
122 ft·8 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto MS 69; MS 182
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto MS 69; MS 182
60 ft·1 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on MS 69; MS 182
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
6
Merge onto US 45; US 82; MS 12
21 mi·22 min·US 45; US 82; MS 12
7
Continue on US 82; MS 25
3.7 mi·3 min·US 82; MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville
8
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
9
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
11
Take the exit onto MS 25
90 mi·1 hr 43 min·MS 25
12
Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Treetop Boulevard
13
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi·6 min·MS 477
14
Continue on North Pearson Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Pearson Road
15
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·Old Brandon Road
16
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·7 sec·Pine Park Drive
17
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft·2 sec·Old Country Club Road
18
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is over 121 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you begin this segment, especially given the $23 fuel cost estimate. While there's only one recommended stop, feel free to pull over as needed at any convenient exit along MS 25 or US 45 for a quick break.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.2 miles from Columbus, MS, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.7 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, MS
This is one driving day of about 152.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Columbus, 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 121.7 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 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Turn right onto MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.8 mi into trip|~28m 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
32.7 mi into trip|~37m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
147.5 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|Treetop Boulevard
Turn left onto Treetop Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.02 one way
$46.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.27
$50.53
premium
$4.56
$27.35
$54.71
diesel
$5.61
$33.65
$67.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.7
0
$16.00
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.33
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.34
$9.75
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Columbus, MS
Late night
in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pearl, MS
Late night
in Pearl on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Pearl River, MS
76 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
2h 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 149.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 152.4-mile trip, with 98% of it spent on primary roads like MS 25 and US 45. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 121.7 miles primarily on MS 25, offering a consistent driving experience. This means you'll likely encounter limited distractions and a steady pace for the majority of your journey. The road character is predominantly that of a major highway, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely exploration.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.7 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and US 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.8 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, MS to Pearl, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Columbus is a city in eastern Mississippi, near the border with Alabama.
In some ways, the history of Columbus parallels that of Jackson's, as both were established around 1820 after Mississippi was admitted to statehood and both served as logistics centers for the Confederacy during the Civil War. However, unlike Jackson, Columbus was largely spared destruction because General Nathan Bedford Forrest prevented Northern forces from accessing it. As a result, Columbus was briefly made Mississippi's capital following Jackson's plight at the hands of Sherman and is noted for its historic preservation.
Another unique detail about Columbus is that it features the oldest public school in Mississippi as well as the country's first public women's university, as noted below.
Top landmarks
•Friendship Cemetery — cemetery in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
•Stephen D. Lee House — historic house in Mississippi, United States
•Charles McLaran House — human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America
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.
The longest stretch is about 121.7 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (MS 69; MS 182 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.8 miles (MS 25): 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.
