Horn Lake, MS to Pearl, MS is 200.4 miles and takes about 3h 41m via I 55 and I 20, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 97% highway driving, expect a straightforward trip focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. The recommended single day for this drive means you can likely make it without needing an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick transit.
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
100.2 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
193.5 mi
3h 29m
Goodman Road West
1.8 mi
2m
I 20
1.5 mi
1m
South Pearson Road
0.7 mi
1m
Hurt Road
0.5 mi
2m
Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Camelot Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Old Country Club Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 193.5 mi, about 3h 29m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 57 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,443 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on Camelot Road
193 ft·13 sec·Camelot Road
2
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Hurt Road
3
Turn right onto MS 302
1.8 mi·2 min·Goodman Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Jackson
5
Merge onto I 55; I 69
194 mi·3 hr 29 min·I 55; I 69
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward I 20 East: Flowood, Meridian
8
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·1 min·I 20
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward MS 468: Pearl
10
Turn left onto MS 468
0.7 mi·1 min·South Pearson Road
11
Turn straight
290 ft·12 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Old Brandon Road
13
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·7 sec·Pine Park Drive
14
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft·2 sec·Old Country Club Road
15
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 41m duration, leaving Horn Lake in the morning should get you to Pearl with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll cover 200.4 miles, and with a fuel cost around $29, it's an economical trip. The longest stretch is 193.5 miles on I 55, so plan for a mid-drive break if needed, perhaps around the midpoint of that segment. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as exits become less frequent on the longer highway portions.
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 100.2 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.5 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 1h 51m 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
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 Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake, MS
This is one driving day of about 200.4 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Horn Lake, 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 I 55 for about 193.5 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 200.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Hurt Road
Turn left onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
5
196.3 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
197.2 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
199.1 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward MS 468: Pearl
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 468: Pearl
4
200.4 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.82 one way
$55.64 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$31.13
$62.25
premium
$4.29
$33.84
$67.68
diesel
$4.80
$37.84
$75.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.1
0
$21.04
$9.62
Efficient EV
50.1
0
$17.54
$8.02
EV Truck/SUV
80.2
1
$28.06
$12.83
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Late night
in Horn Lake on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:45PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Pearl, MS
Late night
in Pearl on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 9:45PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
93°F
Winona, MS
100 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 41m 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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 193.5
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 62.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on the highway, with 97% of the 200.4 miles spent on major roads like I 55 and I 20. You'll encounter a long stretch of 193.5 miles on I 55, so be prepared for extended cruising. The transition to surface roads will happen near the end of your trip, likely within the last few miles before Pearl. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you pass through various populated areas.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 193.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Goodman Road West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hurt Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 196.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
The longest stretch is about 193.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 196.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Pearl, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
