Origin
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Morning in Bay Saint Louis on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.1 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS covers 12.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Lakeshore Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS covers 12.1 miles and takes about 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS is easy. At 19m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Lakeshore Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 90
Turn left onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Lakeshore Road
Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Lakeshore Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Saint Louis, MS and Lakeshore, MS.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 90
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 90
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeshore Road
5
Arrive at destination
Lakeshore Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lakeshore, MS
Morning in Lakeshore on Thursday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
19m 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 Lakeshore, MS covers 12.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Lakeshore Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $1.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS is easy. At 19m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Lakeshore Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bay Saint Louis, MS to Lakeshore, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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