Origin
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Afternoon in Bay Saint Louis on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
180 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Saint Louis, MS
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Ridgeland, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, US 49 North, Jackson for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
90 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 180 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 180 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| US 49 North | — | — |
| Jackson | — | — |
| Ridgeland | — | — |
| Old Agency Road | — | — |
| Sunnybrook Road | — | — |
| West Jackson Street | — | — |
| Old Town Crossing | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis, MS and Ridgeland, MS.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left
2.0 mi
·
3 min
4
Turn slight right
371 ft
·
13 sec
5
Continue straight
25 mi
·
36 min
6
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson
10
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
12
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
14
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson
18
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ridgeland
21
Turn right onto Old Agency Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Agency Road
22
Continue on Sunnybrook Road
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sunnybrook Road
23
Continue on West Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Jackson Street
24
Turn right onto Old Town Crossing
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Town Crossing
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 90 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgeland, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bay Saint Louis, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bay Saint Louis, MS
This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Bay Saint Louis, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90 mi from Bay Saint Louis, MS · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ridgeland, MS
The final approach into Ridgeland, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ridgeland, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.18 one way
$54.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.74 | $79.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63 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 | 0 | $18.90 | $8.64 |
| Efficient EV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72 | 0 | $25.20 | $11.52 |
Gas CO2
63 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.
Destination
Ridgeland, MS
Afternoon in Ridgeland on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live 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
33 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 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, US 49 North, Jackson. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90 miles from Bay Saint Louis, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Ridgeland, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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