Origin
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl, MS to Corinth, 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
4h 49m
Distance
242.5 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearl, MS
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Corinth, MS
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Trip Overview
Pearl, MS to Corinth, MS is 242.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m via MS Hwy 25 and US 45, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region towards the northern part of the state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single-day journey. You'll find the route largely follows established highways, making it a practical choice for efficient travel. Plan for a journey that prioritizes getting you to your destination comfortably and without unnecessary complexity.
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
121.2 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS Hwy 25 | 79.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| US 45 | 45.9 mi | 53m |
| MS 25 | 43.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 34.6 mi | 42m |
| Martin Luther King Drive | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Lakeland Drive | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| MS 477 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
MS Hwy 25
— 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Corinth, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
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Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
8 sec
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Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Old Brandon Road
4
Turn right onto MS 468
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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North Pearson Road
5
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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MS 477
6
Continue on Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Treetop Boulevard
7
Turn right onto MS 25
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Lakeland Drive
8
Continue on MS 25
80 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
MS Hwy 25
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
25 mi
·
29 min
·
MS 25
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on MS 25
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 25
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
12 mi
·
13 min
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MS 25
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
14
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
35 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 45 ALT
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
16
Continue on US 45; MS 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
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US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right onto South Harper Road
211 ft
·
10 sec
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South Harper Road
22
Turn left onto South Tate Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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South Tate Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto North Fillmore Street
510 ft
·
15 sec
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North Fillmore Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left
446 ft
·
32 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 49-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Pearl, MS, will give you ample time to reach Corinth, MS, well before evening. With only one recommended stop and an 85% highway share, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider filling up your fuel tank before you leave Pearl, as the longest stretch on MS Hwy 25 is nearly 80 miles, and it's always wise to have a buffer. The $37 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on current prices. This is a flexible drive, so you can adjust your pace as needed.
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 121.2 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 22m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corinth, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearl, 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 Pearl, MS
This is one driving day of about 242.5 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Pearl, 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 Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.2 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 119.2 and 194 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
119.2 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
125.4 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
|
MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...
5
137.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...
5
138 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
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US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
194 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.62 one way
$73.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.53 | $87.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97 | 1 | $33.95 | $15.52 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Corinth, MS
Late night in Corinth on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbus, MS
121 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
7 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
4h 49m 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.
Tupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 192.3
View on nps.gov
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 200.7
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is primarily on major roads, with 85% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience the efficiency of well-maintained routes for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79.6 miles, which occurs on MS Hwy 25. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip, with minimal time spent on slower, more winding local roads. This character means you can settle into a rhythm and cover ground steadily.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.6 mi on MS Hwy 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 242.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Pearl, MS and Corinth, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
Point
125.4 mi in
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~2h 27m
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via MS 25
Tupelo
137.7 mi in
|
~2h 41m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Corinth, MS
Full guide →Corinth is in the Mississippi Hills region of Mississippi, in Alcorn County.
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 4h 49m. Total distance: 242.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 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 Corinth, 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: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Corinth, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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