Spanning 182.5 miles from Pearl River to Southaven, this Mississippi journey takes roughly 3 hours and 47 minutes of drive time. Because it is a straightforward trek within the Southeast region, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs predictable. Your path primarily utilizes I-55, MS-35, and MS-19 to connect the two points. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this route offers a functional and efficient way to traverse the state from south to north.
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
91.2 miles from Pearl River, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
115.8 mi
2h 4m
MS 35
22.4 mi
33m
MS 19
19.2 mi
28m
Mars Hill Road
6.9 mi
12m
MS 16
6.5 mi
9m
MS 25
6 mi
6m
North Jackson Street
1.7 mi
3m
MS 731
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 115.8 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River, MS and Southaven, MS.
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Start on High School Circle
59 ft·7 sec·High School Circle
2
Turn left onto Black Jack Road
0.1 mi·27 sec·Black Jack Road
3
Continue on North Oswald Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Oswald Road
4
Turn right onto MS 16
6.5 mi·9 min·MS 16
5
Turn right onto Mars Hill Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Mars Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Mars Hill Road
4.8 mi·8 min·Mars Hill Road
7
Turn right onto MS 25
6.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
9
Turn left onto MS 19
18 mi·27 min·MS 19
10
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
1.1 mi·1 min·MS 19; MS 35
11
Turn left onto MS 731
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 731
12
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Jefferson Street
13
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Jackson Street
14
Continue on MS 35
22 mi·33 min·MS 35
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
16
Merge onto I 55
116 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 55
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
18
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi·53 sec·Stateline Road West
19
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Millbranch Road
20
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Haleville Drive
21
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Five Oaks Drive North
22
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the 3 hour and 47 minute duration. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches, as the $28 estimated cost may fluctuate based on current local prices. Because the vast majority of your route is on highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move between rural stretches and more developed areas near Southaven. Use your one planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh, ensuring you arrive at your destination alert and ready for the rest of your day.
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 91.2 miles from Pearl River, MS, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.8 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 40 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearl River, 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 River, MS
This is one driving day of about 182.5 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Pearl River, 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 115.8 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 182.3 — 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|Black Jack Road
Turn left onto Black Jack Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|MS 16
Turn right onto MS 16
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in|Mars Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mars Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
5
182.3 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.26
$60.51
premium
$4.56
$32.76
$65.51
diesel
$5.61
$40.29
$80.59
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: 63.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.16
$8.76
Efficient EV
45.6
0
$15.97
$7.30
EV Truck/SUV
73
0
$25.55
$11.68
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 11, 2026
Origin
Pearl River, MS
Late night
in Pearl River on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SSE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Southaven, MS
Late night
in Southaven on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Winona, MS
91 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
3 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
3h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 115.8 miles on I-55. While the interstate provides a consistent pace, the transition between MS-35, MS-19, and the main highway sections keeps the drive from feeling entirely one-dimensional. Expect a utilitarian experience behind the wheel where the road conditions favor steady progress over technical maneuvering. It is a practical drive designed for those who want to cover the 182.5 miles with minimal fuss.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.8 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Black Jack Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pearl River, MS to Southaven, MS is easy. At 3h 47m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 16): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Mars Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
523 ft210 ft
Total Climb
456 ft
Total Descent
669 ft
Highest Point
523 ft
Elevation Range
314 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 182.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 115.8 miles on I 55. 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.
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 (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MS 16): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Mars Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Southaven, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
