Grenada, MS to Pearl, MS is 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 11m via I 55 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Mississippi, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities without feeling rushed. It's a practical connection between two points, perfect for when you need to get there efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.9 miles from Grenada, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
111 mi
2h
Sunset Drive
2.4 mi
3m
I 20
1.5 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
— 111 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.4 mi·3 min·Sunset Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
3
Merge onto I 55
111 mi·2 hr·I 55
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
6
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·1 min·I 20
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MS 468: Pearl
8
Turn left onto MS 468
0.7 mi·1 min·South Pearson Road
9
Turn straight
290 ft·12 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Old Brandon Road
11
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·7 sec·Pine Park Drive
12
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft·2 sec·Old Country Club Road
13
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under 3 hours and covers 117.7 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will put you in Pearl with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimate of $18, make sure your tank is adequately filled before you depart Grenada to avoid unnecessary stops. The longest stretch is 111 miles on I 55, so plan for a break before or after that segment if needed. Given the single-day nature of this trip, you can easily manage it with one or two brief rest stops.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Grenada, MS, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Grenada, 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 Grenada, MS
This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Grenada, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 111 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 113.7 and 117.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
113.7 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
114.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward MS 468: Pearl
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 468: Pearl
4
117.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
4
117.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|Old Country Club Road
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.78 one way
$35.55 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.51
$39.03
premium
$4.56
$21.13
$42.25
diesel
$5.61
$25.99
$51.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
EV Truck/SUV
47.1
0
$16.48
$7.53
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Grenada, MS
Late night
in Grenada on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pearl, MS
Late night
in Pearl on Tuesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Canton, MS
59 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
1 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
2h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 109.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 55 and I 20. You'll experience one significant stretch of continuous driving for 111 miles on I 55, which means minimal turns and consistent speed. The road primarily consists of high-speed interstate travel, offering a direct and efficient path. While the profile is highway-centric, the transition onto Sunset Drive and then I 20 provides minor variations as you approach your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Sunset Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 113.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 113.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 111 miles on I 55. 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: at 113.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.5 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.
