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Trip from Bay Springs, MS to Biloxi, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

130.5 mi

210 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bay Springs, MS, MS

Bay Springs, MS

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Downtown Biloxi, MS, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bay Springs, MS to Biloxi, MS covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 49, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, MS 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.9 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.71 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

65.3 miles from Bay Springs, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 49 41.9 mi 49m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway 34.8 mi 37m
MS 15 23.9 mi 35m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway 20.5 mi 24m
US 98 3.2 mi 4m
I 110 3.2 mi 4m
Division Street 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 49 — 41.9 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS.

1

Start on North 3rd Street

272 ft · 14 sec · North 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto MS 18

500 ft · 15 sec · 5th Avenue
3

Turn left onto MS 15

24 mi · 35 min · MS 15
Use the right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Use the slight right / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 59

35 mi · 37 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 98

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto US 49

42 mi · 49 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
11

Continue on MS 67

20 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
12

Continue on I 110

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 110
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 1c Toward Division Street
14

Turn left onto Division Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Division Street
15

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

91 ft · 3 sec · Howard Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Howard Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Bay Springs, MS, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 29 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biloxi, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bay Springs, 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 Bay Springs, MS

This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Bay Springs, 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 US 49 for about 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hattiesburg, MS

65 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.

Popular next leg

Hattiesburg, MS to Biloxi, MS

73.9 mi · 1h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Laurel, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hattiesburg, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Bay Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 130.5

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12288189885

Visit website

Ward's Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.6

Laurel, Mississippi

Hours: 5:45 am–9 pm

+16016499278

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

+18889462847

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12285463100

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Destination Charger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18009462946

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283867111

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.2

Wiggins, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18003239935

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18007252239

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 130.5

D'Iberville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Biloxi Lighthouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283743105

Visit website

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.3

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16013877248

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 55.9

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.9

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 55.9

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.5

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12288723164

Visit website

Hiller Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 130.5

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12283887170

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.9

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MS 15

Turn left onto MS 15

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 98

Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
7
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...
9
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
6
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 49

Turn right onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.71 one way

$39.42 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $21.64 $43.27
premium $4.56 $23.42 $46.85
diesel $5.61 $28.81 $57.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.70 $6.26
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.42 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.27 $8.35

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bay Springs, MS

Afternoon in Bay Springs on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Biloxi, MS

Afternoon in Biloxi on Saturday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

16 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

2h 42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

130.5 mi in 2h 42m, mostly highway — 41.9 mi of that is on US 49.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on US 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 15.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 130.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (MS 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Bay Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS, road signs point toward Mobile, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Mobile

59.2 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 98

Gulfport

62.3 mi in | ~1h 18m

Mississippi Gulf Coast

62.3 mi in | ~1h 18m

Multi Purpose Center

62.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Hattiesburg

62.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Biloxi, 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 0.1 miles (MS 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Biloxi, MS before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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