If you are planning to head north from Pearl to Greenwood, expect a 207.3-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 17 minutes to complete. This drive functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize MS Hwy 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate to navigate through the Southeast region of Mississippi. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it remains a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Since the entire trip stays within Mississippi, the transition between these two points is consistent and easy to navigate for any driver.
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
103.6 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi
1h 30m
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 178
7.5 mi
10m
MS 6
4.6 mi
7m
MS 477
3.7 mi
6m
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 Greenwood, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft·3 sec·Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·8 sec·Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Old Brandon Road
4
Turn right onto MS 468
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Pearson Road
5
Continue on MS 477
3.7 mi·6 min·MS 477
6
Continue on Treetop Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Treetop Boulevard
7
Turn right onto MS 25
9.8 mi·11 min·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·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
1.5 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
17
Take the exit onto MS 6
0.4 mi·49 sec·MS 6
Toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
18
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 6
4.2 mi·6 min·MS 6
19
Continue on MS 178
7.5 mi·10 min·MS 178
20
Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Dorsey Evergreen Road
21
Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
0.1 mi·27 sec·Bankhead Road Southwest
22
Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.5 mi·9 min·Dorsey Evergreen Road
23
Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
145 ft·6 sec·Greenwood Hopewell Road
24
Arrive at destination
Greenwood Hopewell Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for one designated stop to break up the four-hour duration and keep your focus sharp on the highway stretches. Before you head out, double-check your vehicle's fuel levels, as the $32 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on your specific vehicle's efficiency. Keep a close watch on your speed as you transition between MS Hwy 25 and US Highway 45 Alternate, as changing road designations often involve shifting speed limits. Staying hydrated and pacing your single stop will ensure you arrive in Greenwood feeling refreshed.
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 103.6 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 2h 2m 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, 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 207.3 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 138 — 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|Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
6
119.2 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|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|~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|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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.31 one way
$62.61 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$34.37
$68.74
premium
$4.56
$37.21
$74.42
diesel
$5.61
$45.77
$91.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.2
0
$21.77
$9.95
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.14
$8.29
EV Truck/SUV
82.9
1
$29.02
$13.27
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Pearl, MS
Late night
in Pearl on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greenwood, MS
Late night
in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
2 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 17m 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...
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...
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...
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 experience, as roughly 84% of your time will be spent on major routes. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 79.6 miles along MS Hwy 25. The road feel is consistent, prioritizing efficiency over technical maneuvers or winding backroads. Because this route relies so heavily on highway travel, you can anticipate a fairly predictable pace behind the wheel. It is an ideal path if you prefer a streamlined drive that keeps you moving toward Greenwood without unnecessary diversions.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 207.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Greenwood, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 207.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 Greenwood, 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: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenwood, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
